The document is an email from Michael Tsuji at the State of Hawaii Department of Health to Joann ColaJoann at the EPA regarding a discharge from the Waimanalo Gulch Landfill during heavy rains. It includes inspection reports on the landfill and rainfall data as attachments. Tsuji suggests the EPA and state may want to take a joint enforcement action against Waste Management, which operates the landfill, due to the discharge.
The Southwest California Legislative Council meeting agenda included:
1. Approval of previous meeting minutes and a legislative report with votes on various bills
2. A presentation from the City of Murrieta on the Murrieta Creek Flood Control Project, which has faced funding shortfalls
3. Updates from various legislators, staff, and stakeholders on state and local issues
The Council thanks its partner organizations for their support in addressing regional priorities.
Three social studies teachers at the middle school worked on curriculum development during a professional development day while students had the day off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Hawkeye Community College is asking voters in 22 school districts to approve a $25 million bond to fund expansions and renovations at the college over the next 20 years. The bond would replace outdated facilities and allow the college to continue job training programs. If approved, the average homeowner would pay $1.10 more per month for every $100,000 of home value.
The document summarizes a study examining the impact of a Shared Services Agreement (SSA) between three television stations in Honolulu, Hawaii - KHNL, KFVE, and KGMB. The study analyzed news content before and after the SSA went into effect in October 2009. It found the SSA led to a diminution of news quality, including fewer stories on public issues, shorter story lengths, and less sophisticated reporting techniques. This indicates the "hypothetical" benefit of more enterprising news content from the combined stations has not occurred. The document provides relevant context on the concentration of television station ownership and the implications of shared services agreements.
The document summarizes the 2010 legislative session in Connecticut from an environmental perspective. Some key points include:
- The budget was balanced without tax hikes but relied on ratepayer funds, raiding clean energy funds. Bonding for open space and clean water continued.
- Proposals to weaken the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) were defeated through coalition efforts, though the DEP budget faced cuts.
- Clean energy advocates mostly prevented raids on clean energy funds, though the energy efficiency fund faced losses.
- Bonding supported open space preservation and Senator Ed Meyer advocated strongly for the environment.
Pitt County's Relay for Life events received a national award for raising the third highest amount per capita nationally among communities with populations between 150,000 and 249,000 in 2011. Pitt County raised nearly $500,000 total through three Relay for Life events. While fundraising was down across the nation for Relay for Life due to the economy, over 300,000 more participants walked than three years ago. Locally, a 16-year-old student was charged with assaulting a J.H. Rose High School assistant principal after attempting to break up a fight between the student and another.
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) provides comments in response to the Department of Energy's (DOE) proposed National Energy Rating Program for Homes. NAR supports providing homeowners with information to improve energy efficiency but has several concerns. NAR is concerned that the proposal did not address using home sales to mandate energy labeling, which NAR opposes. NAR also questions the reliability and accuracy of home energy rating systems. NAR believes the most effective approach is providing financial incentives to encourage voluntary energy improvements rather than mandatory labeling.
This document provides an itinerary and schedule for the Eastern Regional Conference taking place on Monday, August 8. The day includes various committee breakfast meetings in the morning, an opening ceremony at 9:45am, and a keynote address at 10:15am. A luncheon plenary on political outlooks for 2016 is scheduled from 12:00-1:15pm. Concurrent sessions in the afternoon include discussions on crumbling communities, dairy industries, professional development, and engaging underrepresented citizens. An ELA & Toll Fellows reception runs from 4:00-5:00pm.
Fond du Lac County may pursue a grant to construct a fish cleaning station at Columbia Park. The $90,000 project would be 50% funded by a grant from the Wisconsin DNR. It would include a concrete slab, shelter, tables, and a fish grinding disposal unit with utilities. The station aims to avoid fish waste being placed in park garbage bins. The Fond du Lac County Board will vote on applying for the grant at their February 10 meeting.
The Southwest California Legislative Council meeting agenda included:
1. Approval of previous meeting minutes and a legislative report with votes on various bills
2. A presentation from the City of Murrieta on the Murrieta Creek Flood Control Project, which has faced funding shortfalls
3. Updates from various legislators, staff, and stakeholders on state and local issues
The Council thanks its partner organizations for their support in addressing regional priorities.
Three social studies teachers at the middle school worked on curriculum development during a professional development day while students had the day off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Hawkeye Community College is asking voters in 22 school districts to approve a $25 million bond to fund expansions and renovations at the college over the next 20 years. The bond would replace outdated facilities and allow the college to continue job training programs. If approved, the average homeowner would pay $1.10 more per month for every $100,000 of home value.
The document summarizes a study examining the impact of a Shared Services Agreement (SSA) between three television stations in Honolulu, Hawaii - KHNL, KFVE, and KGMB. The study analyzed news content before and after the SSA went into effect in October 2009. It found the SSA led to a diminution of news quality, including fewer stories on public issues, shorter story lengths, and less sophisticated reporting techniques. This indicates the "hypothetical" benefit of more enterprising news content from the combined stations has not occurred. The document provides relevant context on the concentration of television station ownership and the implications of shared services agreements.
The document summarizes the 2010 legislative session in Connecticut from an environmental perspective. Some key points include:
- The budget was balanced without tax hikes but relied on ratepayer funds, raiding clean energy funds. Bonding for open space and clean water continued.
- Proposals to weaken the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) were defeated through coalition efforts, though the DEP budget faced cuts.
- Clean energy advocates mostly prevented raids on clean energy funds, though the energy efficiency fund faced losses.
- Bonding supported open space preservation and Senator Ed Meyer advocated strongly for the environment.
Pitt County's Relay for Life events received a national award for raising the third highest amount per capita nationally among communities with populations between 150,000 and 249,000 in 2011. Pitt County raised nearly $500,000 total through three Relay for Life events. While fundraising was down across the nation for Relay for Life due to the economy, over 300,000 more participants walked than three years ago. Locally, a 16-year-old student was charged with assaulting a J.H. Rose High School assistant principal after attempting to break up a fight between the student and another.
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) provides comments in response to the Department of Energy's (DOE) proposed National Energy Rating Program for Homes. NAR supports providing homeowners with information to improve energy efficiency but has several concerns. NAR is concerned that the proposal did not address using home sales to mandate energy labeling, which NAR opposes. NAR also questions the reliability and accuracy of home energy rating systems. NAR believes the most effective approach is providing financial incentives to encourage voluntary energy improvements rather than mandatory labeling.
This document provides an itinerary and schedule for the Eastern Regional Conference taking place on Monday, August 8. The day includes various committee breakfast meetings in the morning, an opening ceremony at 9:45am, and a keynote address at 10:15am. A luncheon plenary on political outlooks for 2016 is scheduled from 12:00-1:15pm. Concurrent sessions in the afternoon include discussions on crumbling communities, dairy industries, professional development, and engaging underrepresented citizens. An ELA & Toll Fellows reception runs from 4:00-5:00pm.
Fond du Lac County may pursue a grant to construct a fish cleaning station at Columbia Park. The $90,000 project would be 50% funded by a grant from the Wisconsin DNR. It would include a concrete slab, shelter, tables, and a fish grinding disposal unit with utilities. The station aims to avoid fish waste being placed in park garbage bins. The Fond du Lac County Board will vote on applying for the grant at their February 10 meeting.
The document provides background information on ElectriCities, NCMPA1, and NCEMPA. It discusses how they were formed in response to the 1970s energy crisis when rising costs and unreliable power threatened economic development. The crisis led cities and utilities to work together, with cities gaining permission to own generation. However, the Three Mile Island incident in 1979 led to increased regulations that drove costs higher for NCMPA1's share of Catawba nuclear plant and NCEMPA's share of Shearon Harris plant. The document reviews current power supply, governance structure, and budget details for NCMPA1 and NCEMPA.
The City Council of Alamo Heights held a special meeting via teleconference to discuss several items:
1) Designating Dr. Chichi Junda Woo as the local health authority through an interlocal agreement with San Antonio. This provides a local response to health emergencies rather than waiting for a regional response.
2) Receiving an update on damage caused to the Jack Judson Nature Trails by children building bicycle jumps. Options discussed included allowing biking in a designated area or partnering with interested parties to develop a separate bicycle park.
3) Discussing options for future City Council meetings, balancing a return to in-person meetings with continued virtual access and safety precautions due to COVID-19
Residents in Dyker Heights are complaining about illegal construction and conversions of single-family homes into multiple occupancy buildings. Neighbors observed excavation and gutting of the interior of 978 Bay Ridge Parkway. They are concerned the home is being converted from a two-family home into a building housing 30-40 people. The Department of Buildings issued but then rescinded stop-work orders for the property. Community members argue the DOB is not enforcing regulations strongly enough to prevent illegal conversions, which impact neighborhood character, infrastructure, and safety.
This document summarizes an email alert from Myron Ebell of the Competitive Enterprise Institute regarding proposed legislation that would establish a system of early action credits for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The alert warns that such credits would create incentives for companies to lobby for mandatory emissions caps, as the credits would have no value without caps. It provides background on how early action credits originated from proposals championed by Senator Joseph Lieberman and environmental groups. The alert urges contacting members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to oppose provisions in pending bills that would establish early action credits, which are described as a "poison pill" that could undermine opposition to mandatory emissions policies. It includes a list of committee members that recipients can contact.
The summary is:
1) Lawyers for the Maui County Water Supply Director Dave Taylor have demanded that Mayor Alan Arakawa allow Taylor to return to work or face legal action, claiming the mayor's actions violated the county charter.
2) The Maui County Council had previously voted unanimously not to approve Taylor's termination, but the mayor removed him from his position anyway and placed him on administrative leave.
3) Taylor's lawyers allege the mayor's actions were an attempt to circumvent the council's decision and have caused Taylor professional and reputational harm.
This document summarizes opposition to a proposed power transmission line called the Sunrise Powerlink that would run through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California. It notes that over 400 people attended a hearing to voice their opposition. It questions the need for the powerline, noting energy conservation could meet San Diego's needs. Rooftop solar is also presented as a viable alternative. The article advocates for citizens to get involved in influencing decisions that will affect their future and the desert environment.
The document provides samples of writing by Kris Patrick Jensen, including news releases written for organizations and articles on various topics from his time as a journalist. It includes background on his career experience and samples of his published work. The samples demonstrate Jensen's ability to write on different topics for various audiences and highlight his experience in journalism.
The Lower East Side Long Term Recovery Group (LES LTRG), now called LES Ready, is a coalition of 32 community groups and institutions that formed after Hurricane Sandy to coordinate disaster response and preparedness in Manhattan's Lower East Side neighborhood. This document discusses the impacts of Hurricane Sandy in New York City and the Lower East Side, and how community organizations came together effectively to provide relief when government response was slow. It also presents research on resources and needs to inform LES Ready's community-based disaster response plan.
The Southwest California Legislative Council met on June 17, 2019. The meeting agenda included discussing 14 pieces of legislation and hearing from a speaker on homelessness outreach efforts in Temecula. Key bills discussed were AB 23 to establish a Deputy Director of Business and Workforce Coordination to help align workforce training with industry needs (SUPPORTED), AB 520 to lower the threshold to trigger prevailing wage requirements on projects receiving public subsidies (OPPOSED), and SB 621 to streamline environmental review for affordable housing projects (SUPPORTED). The Council also received an update on homelessness outreach efforts in Temecula.
A Tale of Two CRAs: How Community Redevelopment Agencies in Florida Implement...garrjacobs
This is a discussion of the CRA system in Florida and how it can be used to fund development of Healthy Communities. Focusing on programs and development types that are traditionally outside of normally funding sources from Sewer infrastructure and alternative storm water treatment to new treads in Public housing.
This is the presentation to a webinar hosted by the AIA Housing Knowledge Community and the Open Architecture Collaborative. Originally aired on 12/4/17.
CommonHealth is the employee wellness program for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Since 1986 the Commonwealth of Virginia has offered CommonHealth to promote wellness in the workplace. More than 500 agency locations in the Commonwealth of Virginia have active CommonHealth programs.
Dr Dev Kambhampati | USITC- Poultry Industry & Trade SummaryDr Dev Kambhampati
The U.S. is the world's largest producer and consumer of poultry, accounting for about 25% of global production during 2006-2012. The highly integrated U.S. industry became more efficient over time but also faced challenges like high feed costs and lower domestic demand, hurting profitability. Exports grew to account for 19% of production by 2012 and the U.S. was the largest global exporter, though competition increased from countries like Brazil. Imports are negligible at 0.3% of consumption due to the scale and efficiency of U.S. production.
The Civil and Environmental Engineering program at Rowan University offers a hands-on, multidisciplinary curriculum focused on developing problem-solving, communication, and entrepreneurial skills. Small class sizes allow for close interaction with faculty. Students gain unique research experiences and work on community-centered projects. The program is accredited and emphasizes innovative learning approaches like engineering clinics, digital imaging, and global issues.
The document is a letter from the Director of the Department of Environmental Services to the Deputy Director and branch chiefs of the Department of Health regarding storm water runoff at the Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill. It summarizes a recent heavy rainfall event that resulted in storm water accumulation at the landfill and disagreements between the agencies about how to classify and handle the storm water. The director asserts that the storm water was not legally considered leachate and that requiring contaminated water signage is not supported by relevant regulations.
The document provides an update on Korea's progress towards meeting its commitments under the Bogor Goals and key challenges. It outlines improvements made since 2010 in areas such as tariffs, non-tariff measures, services, investment, standards and conformance, customs procedures, intellectual property rights, competition policy, government procurement, and deregulation/regulatory review. No further improvements are planned for tariffs, non-tariff measures, and services. For other areas, plans for further improvements include continuing efforts to align standards with international standards, expand participation in international standardization, and liberalize the government procurement market through additional trade agreements.
Revista Diplomacia Ciudadana segundo edicióncancilleriaec
El documento describe las oficinas móviles de la Cancillería de Ecuador, que buscan generar una relación permanente entre la institución y los ciudadanos llevando información sobre servicios al público a varios puntos del país. También presenta una entrevista con el canciller Francisco Rivadeneira sobre el nuevo modelo de diplomacia ciudadana y resalta logros en comercio exterior y fortalecimiento de relaciones con países como China y Venezuela.
This document discusses volunteering in Canada and provides guidance on identifying skills and finding volunteer opportunities. It encourages identifying one's technical, transferable, and personal skills. Examples of technical skills include photography, coding, and cooking. Transferable skills include being organized, resourceful, and sociable. The document recommends searching for volunteer positions online or with charitable organizations, community centers, schools, hospitals, and religious institutions. It highlights the "Meals on Wheels" and "Rupert's Land Caregiver service" programs as examples and provides the website www.volunteermanitoba.ca to explore more opportunities.
Este documento presenta el Programa Espacial Antioqueño, cuyos objetivos son introducir conceptos de alta tecnología en los planes de estudio universitarios y contribuir al desarrollo científico y tecnológico de Colombia a corto, mediano y largo plazo. El programa involucra a varias universidades de Antioquia y cuenta con el apoyo de entidades como la Fuerza Aérea Colombiana. Se propone utilizar tecnología aeroespacial, incluyendo CubeSats, para investigación y docencia. El pres
This document discusses trade patterns and economic integration in the Pacific Basin region. It outlines that the Pacific Basin is becoming an increasingly important development region globally due to recent successful economic models and the role of trade. It then provides details on the trade policies and patterns of major countries in the region, including China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and various Pacific island nations. Challenges in the region include poverty, inequality, and lack of infrastructure and resources in many Pacific island countries. Opportunities for further economic integration are discussed.
El documento provee información sobre Australia, incluyendo sus principales características económicas e indicadores, intercambio comercial con Perú, tratados comerciales, oportunidades de exportación, y operadores logísticos. Resalta el crecimiento de las exportaciones peruanas de espárragos, alcachofas, y prendas de alpaca a Australia. También describe las oportunidades en sectores agroindustriales, pesqueros, y textiles debido al interés australiano en productos orgánicos, saludables, y sostenibles
The document provides background information on ElectriCities, NCMPA1, and NCEMPA. It discusses how they were formed in response to the 1970s energy crisis when rising costs and unreliable power threatened economic development. The crisis led cities and utilities to work together, with cities gaining permission to own generation. However, the Three Mile Island incident in 1979 led to increased regulations that drove costs higher for NCMPA1's share of Catawba nuclear plant and NCEMPA's share of Shearon Harris plant. The document reviews current power supply, governance structure, and budget details for NCMPA1 and NCEMPA.
The City Council of Alamo Heights held a special meeting via teleconference to discuss several items:
1) Designating Dr. Chichi Junda Woo as the local health authority through an interlocal agreement with San Antonio. This provides a local response to health emergencies rather than waiting for a regional response.
2) Receiving an update on damage caused to the Jack Judson Nature Trails by children building bicycle jumps. Options discussed included allowing biking in a designated area or partnering with interested parties to develop a separate bicycle park.
3) Discussing options for future City Council meetings, balancing a return to in-person meetings with continued virtual access and safety precautions due to COVID-19
Residents in Dyker Heights are complaining about illegal construction and conversions of single-family homes into multiple occupancy buildings. Neighbors observed excavation and gutting of the interior of 978 Bay Ridge Parkway. They are concerned the home is being converted from a two-family home into a building housing 30-40 people. The Department of Buildings issued but then rescinded stop-work orders for the property. Community members argue the DOB is not enforcing regulations strongly enough to prevent illegal conversions, which impact neighborhood character, infrastructure, and safety.
This document summarizes an email alert from Myron Ebell of the Competitive Enterprise Institute regarding proposed legislation that would establish a system of early action credits for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The alert warns that such credits would create incentives for companies to lobby for mandatory emissions caps, as the credits would have no value without caps. It provides background on how early action credits originated from proposals championed by Senator Joseph Lieberman and environmental groups. The alert urges contacting members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to oppose provisions in pending bills that would establish early action credits, which are described as a "poison pill" that could undermine opposition to mandatory emissions policies. It includes a list of committee members that recipients can contact.
The summary is:
1) Lawyers for the Maui County Water Supply Director Dave Taylor have demanded that Mayor Alan Arakawa allow Taylor to return to work or face legal action, claiming the mayor's actions violated the county charter.
2) The Maui County Council had previously voted unanimously not to approve Taylor's termination, but the mayor removed him from his position anyway and placed him on administrative leave.
3) Taylor's lawyers allege the mayor's actions were an attempt to circumvent the council's decision and have caused Taylor professional and reputational harm.
This document summarizes opposition to a proposed power transmission line called the Sunrise Powerlink that would run through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California. It notes that over 400 people attended a hearing to voice their opposition. It questions the need for the powerline, noting energy conservation could meet San Diego's needs. Rooftop solar is also presented as a viable alternative. The article advocates for citizens to get involved in influencing decisions that will affect their future and the desert environment.
The document provides samples of writing by Kris Patrick Jensen, including news releases written for organizations and articles on various topics from his time as a journalist. It includes background on his career experience and samples of his published work. The samples demonstrate Jensen's ability to write on different topics for various audiences and highlight his experience in journalism.
The Lower East Side Long Term Recovery Group (LES LTRG), now called LES Ready, is a coalition of 32 community groups and institutions that formed after Hurricane Sandy to coordinate disaster response and preparedness in Manhattan's Lower East Side neighborhood. This document discusses the impacts of Hurricane Sandy in New York City and the Lower East Side, and how community organizations came together effectively to provide relief when government response was slow. It also presents research on resources and needs to inform LES Ready's community-based disaster response plan.
The Southwest California Legislative Council met on June 17, 2019. The meeting agenda included discussing 14 pieces of legislation and hearing from a speaker on homelessness outreach efforts in Temecula. Key bills discussed were AB 23 to establish a Deputy Director of Business and Workforce Coordination to help align workforce training with industry needs (SUPPORTED), AB 520 to lower the threshold to trigger prevailing wage requirements on projects receiving public subsidies (OPPOSED), and SB 621 to streamline environmental review for affordable housing projects (SUPPORTED). The Council also received an update on homelessness outreach efforts in Temecula.
A Tale of Two CRAs: How Community Redevelopment Agencies in Florida Implement...garrjacobs
This is a discussion of the CRA system in Florida and how it can be used to fund development of Healthy Communities. Focusing on programs and development types that are traditionally outside of normally funding sources from Sewer infrastructure and alternative storm water treatment to new treads in Public housing.
This is the presentation to a webinar hosted by the AIA Housing Knowledge Community and the Open Architecture Collaborative. Originally aired on 12/4/17.
CommonHealth is the employee wellness program for the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Since 1986 the Commonwealth of Virginia has offered CommonHealth to promote wellness in the workplace. More than 500 agency locations in the Commonwealth of Virginia have active CommonHealth programs.
Dr Dev Kambhampati | USITC- Poultry Industry & Trade SummaryDr Dev Kambhampati
The U.S. is the world's largest producer and consumer of poultry, accounting for about 25% of global production during 2006-2012. The highly integrated U.S. industry became more efficient over time but also faced challenges like high feed costs and lower domestic demand, hurting profitability. Exports grew to account for 19% of production by 2012 and the U.S. was the largest global exporter, though competition increased from countries like Brazil. Imports are negligible at 0.3% of consumption due to the scale and efficiency of U.S. production.
The Civil and Environmental Engineering program at Rowan University offers a hands-on, multidisciplinary curriculum focused on developing problem-solving, communication, and entrepreneurial skills. Small class sizes allow for close interaction with faculty. Students gain unique research experiences and work on community-centered projects. The program is accredited and emphasizes innovative learning approaches like engineering clinics, digital imaging, and global issues.
The document is a letter from the Director of the Department of Environmental Services to the Deputy Director and branch chiefs of the Department of Health regarding storm water runoff at the Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill. It summarizes a recent heavy rainfall event that resulted in storm water accumulation at the landfill and disagreements between the agencies about how to classify and handle the storm water. The director asserts that the storm water was not legally considered leachate and that requiring contaminated water signage is not supported by relevant regulations.
The document provides an update on Korea's progress towards meeting its commitments under the Bogor Goals and key challenges. It outlines improvements made since 2010 in areas such as tariffs, non-tariff measures, services, investment, standards and conformance, customs procedures, intellectual property rights, competition policy, government procurement, and deregulation/regulatory review. No further improvements are planned for tariffs, non-tariff measures, and services. For other areas, plans for further improvements include continuing efforts to align standards with international standards, expand participation in international standardization, and liberalize the government procurement market through additional trade agreements.
Revista Diplomacia Ciudadana segundo edicióncancilleriaec
El documento describe las oficinas móviles de la Cancillería de Ecuador, que buscan generar una relación permanente entre la institución y los ciudadanos llevando información sobre servicios al público a varios puntos del país. También presenta una entrevista con el canciller Francisco Rivadeneira sobre el nuevo modelo de diplomacia ciudadana y resalta logros en comercio exterior y fortalecimiento de relaciones con países como China y Venezuela.
This document discusses volunteering in Canada and provides guidance on identifying skills and finding volunteer opportunities. It encourages identifying one's technical, transferable, and personal skills. Examples of technical skills include photography, coding, and cooking. Transferable skills include being organized, resourceful, and sociable. The document recommends searching for volunteer positions online or with charitable organizations, community centers, schools, hospitals, and religious institutions. It highlights the "Meals on Wheels" and "Rupert's Land Caregiver service" programs as examples and provides the website www.volunteermanitoba.ca to explore more opportunities.
Este documento presenta el Programa Espacial Antioqueño, cuyos objetivos son introducir conceptos de alta tecnología en los planes de estudio universitarios y contribuir al desarrollo científico y tecnológico de Colombia a corto, mediano y largo plazo. El programa involucra a varias universidades de Antioquia y cuenta con el apoyo de entidades como la Fuerza Aérea Colombiana. Se propone utilizar tecnología aeroespacial, incluyendo CubeSats, para investigación y docencia. El pres
This document discusses trade patterns and economic integration in the Pacific Basin region. It outlines that the Pacific Basin is becoming an increasingly important development region globally due to recent successful economic models and the role of trade. It then provides details on the trade policies and patterns of major countries in the region, including China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and various Pacific island nations. Challenges in the region include poverty, inequality, and lack of infrastructure and resources in many Pacific island countries. Opportunities for further economic integration are discussed.
El documento provee información sobre Australia, incluyendo sus principales características económicas e indicadores, intercambio comercial con Perú, tratados comerciales, oportunidades de exportación, y operadores logísticos. Resalta el crecimiento de las exportaciones peruanas de espárragos, alcachofas, y prendas de alpaca a Australia. También describe las oportunidades en sectores agroindustriales, pesqueros, y textiles debido al interés australiano en productos orgánicos, saludables, y sostenibles
Technology has transformed many aspects of modern life. It has changed how people work, learn, communicate and spend leisure time. While technology has benefits, it also presents challenges around issues like privacy, security, and how it impacts human relationships and behaviors.
Este documento presenta una guía de aprendizaje para los módulos de formación especial complementaria del Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA) sobre tecnologías de la información y comunicación e Internet. La guía incluye cinco entradas propuestas para un blog educativo con la información, objetivos, reglamentos y enlaces de interés sobre el tema.
Este documento analiza la asignación del presupuesto institucional de apertura de la Fuerza Armada Peruana para 2007, con el fin de garantizar la defensa externa e interna del país. Explica que el Ministerio de Defensa es responsable de coordinar la programación de actividades y presupuestos con el MEF, y presentar los planes estratégicos al Congreso para su aprobación. Finalmente, resume cómo se distribuyeron los recursos aprobados entre las diferentes unidades ejecutoras de la Fuerza Armada.
This magazine was published in November 2009 and distributed at the 2009 World Travel Market in London.
Published under the Sports Travel News brand, I worked with the Korean Tourism Organization in London to devise, create and print a magazine highlighting sport events, destinations and sports travel in South Korea.
For more information see http://thestarlingfiles.wordpress.com
Spices are dried seeds, fruits, roots, barks or vegetables used primarily for flavoring, coloring or preserving food. Common spices include black pepper, cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. The spice trade has existed for thousands of years, with spices being highly valued commodities traded along routes between Asia, Africa, and Europe. Proper handling and storage of spices helps to maximize their flavor, with whole dried spices generally having a longer shelf life than pre-ground spices.
Great Writing 4 Great Essays ((DownloadP.D.F))Caitlin Wilson
This document provides instructions for students to get writing assistance from HelpWriting.net. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with an email and password. 2) Complete a 10-minute order form providing instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Review bids from writers and choose one based on qualifications. 4) Receive the paper and approve for payment or request revisions. 5) Request multiple revisions to ensure satisfaction, with a refund option for plagiarized work. The document emphasizes getting original, high-quality content through this process.
An update on the effort in New York State to get shale drilling legalized--issued by the Joint Landowners Coalition of New York (JLCNY). This June 2013 newsletter provides a quick legislative update, a review of a recent seminar held in Albany, FrackNation screening update, and most importantly, an update on the lawsuit being undertaken by the JLCNY to force New York to compensate landowners if they will not allow drilling--a legal concept called "takings".
The document discusses the economic impacts of recent flooding in Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana. It notes that flooding causes individual losses as well as impacts the regional economy. The flooding closed a major interstate highway for a time, disrupting commerce and labor pools between the two regions. Infrastructure investment is needed to combat these impacts, but political disagreements have prevented adequate funding from being allocated.
Industrial regulations exist to oversee natural monopolies and ensure consumers are protected from monopoly prices by setting fair rates for utilities while still allowing for a reasonable profit. Major antitrust laws like the Sherman Act prohibit anticompetitive practices that reduce competition. The three main regulatory commissions that oversee industrial regulations are the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Federal Communications Commission, and State Public Utility Commissions.
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Story Outline
Exposition: when we learn important background information about the protagonist (the main character) and their “normal” life. (You’re “exposing” the reader to the back story.)
Characters: the characters involved in the story include the media, the public (the people living in the Flint in Genesee, Michigan), and authorities (the United States Environmental Protection Agency).
Setting: the flint water crisis hit the city of Flint in Genesee, Michigan and started in April 2014. This is after the authorities decided to change the supply of drinking water from Detroit system to Flint system in an effort to save on costs.
Basic Situation: the water crisis at flint resulted from poor assessment and decision making by the local water authorities. The water was inadequately treated and tested, leading to numerous health issues because of its poor quality and contamination.
Conflict: the conflict started when the authorities shifted the source of water supply to the city, thus exposing thousands of residents to lead poisoning from the discolored, foul-smelling, and off-tasting water that caused hair loss, skin rashes, and itchy skin to its users for several months. Despite numerous reports and coverage by news agencies such as the Detroit Free Press, MLive, and independent reporters, authorities largely ignored the public outcry.
Rising Action: sequence of events that happen because of the conflict. They usually get more intense over time.
• People started complaining that the water smells like rotten eggs, is brown, and tastes funny.
• people started noticing the effects of consuming the poisoned water. Some of the effects included hair loss, skin rashes, and itchy skin to its users for several months.
• the editorial board of the Detroit Free Press ran a report on October 8, 2015 showing how the government had failed to curb the water crisis
• Several other media houses run stories showing the failure by government to address the issue
• the authorities deny claims that the water is contaminated and assures the public that it is safe for consumption.
Climax: a pediatrician releases a frightening report regarding the impact of the contaminated water on children. This is after carrying out some blood tests on the community’s children.
Falling Action: the events after the climax (usually quicker than the rising action).
• The governor of Michigan calls for a crisis meeting.
• Authorities start brainstorming for ideas on what should be done to solve the problem and save the situation.
• The government, with the help of other organizations, starts distributing bottled water that is safe for drinking and supplies lead filters across the country.
Resolution: the governor of Michigan requests legislators to allocate the state funds which will be used to change the city’s water supply back to Lake Huron just like it was the case before the crisis set in.
Title: Flint Water Crisis and Water Safety Regulation
Characters
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1) Public supply is the second largest consumer of water in California. Public water supply systems provide water to communities for domestic, commercial, industrial, and public uses like pools and parks.
2) Public water supply systems are run by either government entities or private companies. They supply everyday water usage to people in counties and communities.
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The document is an acknowledgement section from a student's dissertation thanking various people who assisted with the project, including God, the student's teacher, the staff at WASCO including the Finance Manager who provided information and advice, and the student's parents for their support and resources. The student's father's position on the board of WASCO was particularly helpful as it enabled contact with the organization and a suggestion of the research topic.
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Dam project is said to be accompanied by many benefits for the affected communities but several dams face lots of challenges mostly during the constructions processes. To curtail these challenges, require people’s attention to be drawn to proposed projects. However, the rate of dam construction is in the increase. Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess factors responsible for social acceptance of Kashimbila Multipurpose dam construction project by local communities in the study area. To this end, the study answered the following question: what factors contribute to social acceptability of the Kashimbila Multipurpose Dam? Mixed research method was adopted for the study and the instruments used for data collection are questionnaire, interview and observation. The respondents were drawn from communities within 2km, 4km and 6km from the dam. The estimated population of the area is 247, 657 and the sample size of the research is 269. The participants for interview were identified using a stratified sampling method while those whom questionnaire were administered on were identified using simple random sampling. The responses received suggests that public participation in decision/planning process of dam project, employment and location of dam can curtail dam construction challenges. These results indicated that public participation in decision/planning process of dam project, employment and location of dam does have influence in social acceptance of Kashimbila Multipurpose Dam project construction. On this basis it is recommended that project developers should always bear in mind the involvement of affected communities during decision and planning processes of the proposed projects.
The document discusses the case of Rev. Shawn F. Ratigan, a Catholic priest who was convicted of making child pornography. In May 2011, Ratigan was arrested and later sentenced to 50 years in prison by a federal judge in Kansas City. Earlier in his career, Ratigan had served as a pastor at St. Thomas Church from 2004 to 2011. In December 2010, suspicious photos were found on his laptop by the diocese, but he was only reprimanded. It was not until months later, in May 2011, after more explicit photos were found, that Ratigan was reported to police and arrested. The document provides background on Ratigan's life and career leading up to his conviction.
This presentation looks at Eco Terrorism
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sustainable reintegration as they return home? How can regular water supply aid
their occupation to blossom so that earning a living is not difficult? What significant
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The Palo Verde Irrigation District was formed in 1923 to manage water rights and irrigation for over 130,000 acres of agricultural land in California. A water agreement from 1931 assigned water allocations from the Colorado River to various California entities, including PVID. Recently, PVID has filed a lawsuit against the Metropolitan Water District for allegedly violating environmental laws and attempting to divert water away from PVID lands through restrictive land leases.
A form letter from the Joint Landowners Coalition of New York mean to be printed and mailed to Gov. Andrew Cuomo encouraging him to allow shale gas drilling in the state. This letter asks the governor to consider common sense when making his decision about drilling.
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The article discusses various events happening in the Hudson Valley area on the winter solstice of December 21st. These include a yoga class in New Paltz celebrating the solstice, a hike at Minnewaska State Park Preserve, and a planetarium show in Yonkers explaining the astronomical significance of the solstice. The solstice marks the day with the fewest hours of sunlight in the year and signals that daylight hours will now begin to increase each day until summer.
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This document provides a list of pro bono legal service providers for immigration courts in Honolulu, Hawaii, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. However, as of the January 2018 revision date, there are no registered pro bono legal organizations for the immigration courts in Honolulu, Hawaii, Guam, or the Northern Mariana Islands. The document also notes that the Executive Office for Immigration Review maintains this list of qualified pro bono legal service providers as required by regulation, but that it does not endorse or participate in the work of the listed organizations.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
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1. From: Tsuji, Michael
To: ColaJoann@epamail.epa.gov;
cc: Kurano, Matthew; Seto, Joanna L;
Subject: Waimanalo Gulch Landfill discharge
Date: Wednesday, January 12,201110:31:10 AM
Attachments: Dwg1 Limits of Liner System. pdf
Stormwater 12232010.pdf
101223 Waimanalo Gulch Landfill Discharge final.pdf
Joann,
Attached are: 1. CWB's inspection report on the landfill, December 23, 2010.
2. Waimanalo Gulch Landfill's drawing of the E6 cell where the
stormwater collected and contacted the trash.
3. Rainfall data
Below is the link to the news article on the landfill discharge.
http://www.khon2.com!content!news!developingstories/story!Landfill-Runoff-
Concerns-Watchdog!D9Aa jUUxUKfWS3VugDdHA.cspx
When things settle down, we should discuss our enforcement options, one,
because it is Waste Management, EPA may want to join the State in an
enforcement action.
Michael Tsuji
State of Hawaii
Department of Health
Clean Water Branch
Enforcement Section Supervisor
808-586-4309
2. Yamada, Stuart H
From: Okubo, Janice S.
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 10:33 AM
To: Gill, Gary L.; Yamada, Stuart H; Chang, Steven Y; Wong, Alec Y; Tsuji, Matthew; Tsuji,
Michael; Seto, Joanna L
Subject: TV News Clips for landfill and brown water advisory -- FW: Dateline Media, Inc. Search
'Department of Health' Found 3 Stories
FYI --
Attached or below are TV news stories on the landfill discharge and brown water advisory for Maui.
From: Ted Sappington, Dateline Media, Inc. (Auto Reports) [mailto:ted@dateline-media.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 4:38 AM
To: Okubo, Janice S.
Subject: Dateline Media, Inc. Search 'Department of Health' Found 3 Stories
DATEUNE MEDIA, INC.
Media A1onitoring Network.
(BOB) 949-7710 • www.dateline-media.oom •
State Department of Health
1. JAN 112011 SUNRISE ON KGMB Nielsen Audience: 30,310 Calculated Ad
'.iiV7:00AM HI Equivalency: $1,092
[]ORDER KGMB-CBS HONOLULU, Run Time: 2:36 Calculated Publicity Value:
HI $3,276
30-Second Ad Equivalency: $210
[**07:12:05**] rnPreview Clip Morning news headline: guest live remote: university of Hawaii student
brissa mamamura. It is a security breach that may have affected thousands of uh alumni. The school will"
talk about ways to safeguard information. Ramsay wharton live with a little bit more. Good morning.
Good morning. That's right. Uh getting into session for the spring term. Just yesterday. And we've been
mentioning traffic and weather, but students are starting to pour on campus. With the new year brings new
discussions about privacy breaches. Just after 1:00 today, officials here is going to be meeting with some
tech can is from can ies from the state and city. They're going to be talking about ways and steps they can
take. This comes as a result of the class action lawsuit med in November against the university on behalf
of a former uh student who says his social security number made it out online. Here's his attorney.
Soundbite: victim's attorney Thomas grande. "Our client in it case, felipe gross discovered in February of
this year that four other individuals had been using his social security number. He discovered that when
he's plied with a grant with the State Department OF HEALTH. Several month later he was informed
business his credit card company his credit card was being used to purchase gasoline on the mainland.
Again, that victim alleging he was expected by two of the four security breaches recently. Now the uh
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3. lawsuit wants the university they want the federal court to order them to stop using social security
numbers on campuses. And to take further steps, including pay for credit monitoring for the victims and
identity theft insurance. We've been able to talk to a couple of students this morning. Good morning. We
talked about you were among the students that received the email last year. How do you feel this morning,
knowing that your privacy is continuing suggests. It defInitely concerns me. I don't want to be a victim,
and I think it's really important that they take all measures to protect our information because we entrust
our information with them. And if something like that happened in the past, it can defInitely happen again.
We understand that back in 2002, uh officials said that they tried to take a step to stop using social security
numbers but they needed it for tax purposes, fmancial aid. Do you think that's going to be a real option
with the university, and would you agree with that?
2. JAN 11 2011 WAKEUP2DAY Nielsen Audience: 13,987 Calculated Ad
Equivalency: $1,400
[ ]ORDER KHON-FOX HONOLULU, Run Time: 2:20 Calculated Publicity Value:
HI $4,200
30-Second Ad Equivalency: $300
[**05:41:39**] ru!Preview Clip Morning news headline: waimanalo gulch landfill gathers more than 400-
thousand tons of the island's trash every year. And during heavy rains that trash mixes with water. Andrew
pereira has more now on a large discharge during our last big storm. It's the law of gravity, water always
flows downhill. So when waimanalo gulch landfill was pounded by rain December 19th, all that water
flowed into the ocean. Soundbite: envirowatch, Carroll cox, "this brings on a big problem. Environmental
watchdog Carroll cox raises an obvious concern, rain water mixed with trash and ash from h-power is not
a good combination. Soundbite: cox, "the chemicals that people throwaway and household waste and all
of that is being introduced potentially into the water system. Waste management, the company that runs
the landfill for the city, believes 7.5 million gallons of rainwater gathered inside one of the cells where
garbage trucks dump their trash. The STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT believes some or all of the
water went into the ocean pumped into a concrete channel that snakes down the landfIll, flows underneath
farrington highway and end's up here, at the water's edge behind ko olina resort. Soundbite: cox, "it
presents a problem but it's a problem we can't quantify right now but we know that it has the potential of
having a devastating impact on the environment and the animals and plants there. When STATE
HEALTH inspectors examined the area four days after last month's storm, waste management tested the
storm water, which showed contaminants did not exceed STATE HEALTH guidelines. However, sen.
Josh green, a doctor who also chairs the health committee, says that doesn't mean you should be
swimming in the area after a big rain. Soundbite: sen. Josh green, "avoid it, you know it's still just smart
because these samples are just you know samples, spots in time. Green says storm runoff, especially from
a landfill, can contain staph and e- coli bacteria. And although the storm water last month tested within
acceptable limits, he's disappointed warning signs were not posted. Soundbite: green, "some people are
more sensitive than others so a sign does no harm. Andrew pereira khon-2 news, Hawaii's news leader
waste management says its permit with the STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT does allow it to
discharge storm water into the ocean.
JAN 112011 HAWAII AT 5 Nielsen Audience: 44,660 Calculated Ad
Equivalency: $750
[]ORDER KHON-FOX HONOLULU, Run Time: 0:50 Calculated Publicity Value:
HI $2,250
30-Second Ad Equivalency: $450
[**05:02:27 PM**] [Eh>review Clip News headline: last night's storm front continues to cause problems
for residents on maui. A brown water advisory is in place from maalaea to kihei. STATE HEALTH
OFFICIALS are concerned last night's heavy rains may lead to potentially dangerous brown water. Also
an issue is the drinking water in kula. The rains damaged a waterline near kawehi place in upper kula, and
county officials say that may have compromised the water quality in the system. Residents are being told
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Miyashiro, Thomas
From: Whelan, Joseph [JWhelan1@wm.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 3:51 PM
To: Miyashiro, Thomas; Ichinotsubo, Lene K
Cc: Lottig, Justin; Frey, Jesse; Von Pein, Rick
Subject: Request for Approval to Resume Cell 6 Waste Receipts
Attachments: DOCCELL 6 .pdf; Assessment of Northwestern Portion of Cell E6 for MSW Placement
Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill.htm
Greetings Lene & Tom.
Please find attached the report from AECOM, QC firm for the Cell 6 construction project, which addresses
the Departments concerns over our resuming operations in Cell 6. I would appreciate your review and
providing an email approval to resume disposal activities within cell 6 at this time. Please contact me with any
questions as soon as possible, as we are nearing capacity in other areas of the landfill. Thank you.
Best regards,
«DOCCELL 6 .pdf»
Joe «Assessment of Northwestern Portion of Cell E6 for MSW Placement Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary
Landfill.htm»
General Manager
Waste Management of Hawaii
808-668-2985, ext. 15 Office
808-668-1366 Fax
808-479-4610 Mobile
Waste Management's landfills provide over 17,000 acres of
protected land for wildlife habitats and 15 landfills are certified
by the Wildlife Habitat Council.
Waste Management recycles enough paper every year to save 41 million trees. Please recycle
any printed emails.
1
6. Miyashiro, Thomas
From: Miyashiro, Thomas
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 11:17 AM
To: Whelan, Joseph
Cc: Ichinotsubo, Lene K; Fujimoto, Janice K; Ruiz, Jose A; jlottig@wm.com;jfrey@wm.com;
rvonpein@wm.com; Chang, Steven Y; Yamada, Stuart H
Subject: RE: Request for Approval to Resume Cell 6 Waste Receipts
Hi Joe: We acknowledge receipt and have no adverse comments on your submittal of AECOM's assessment and
acceptance of the containment and leachate collection systems in the area to be used in Cell E6, as depicted in the
attached drawing. However, because of the severe rain event last night, based on a conversation with Jesse this
morning, we understand that virtually the entire area of the lined portion of Cell E6 is under water, and the water level is
near the top of the new berm constructed on the south side of the cell. Unfortunately, in view of this development, this
assessment should be redone or updated. We can only sympathize with you as this worst case scenario continues.
With best regards,
Tom
From: Whelan, Joseph [mailto:JWhelan1@wm.com]
sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 3:51 PM
To: Miyashiro, Thomas; Ichinotsubo, Lene K
Cc: Lottig, Justin; Frey, Jesse; Von Pein, Rick
Subject: Request for Approval to Resume cell 6 Waste Receipts
Greetings Lene & Tom.
Please find attached the report from AECOM, QC firm for the Cell 6 construction project, which addresses
the Departments concerns over our resuming operations in Cell 6. I would appreciate your review and
providing an email approval to resume disposal activities within cell 6 at this time. Please contact me with any
questions as soon as possible, as we are nearing capacity in other areas ofthe landfill. Thank you.
Best regards,
«DOCCELL 6 .pdf»
Joe «Assessment of Northwestern Portion of Cell E6 for MSW Placement Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary
Landfill.htm»
General Manager
Waste Management of Hawaii
808-668-2985, ext. 15 Office
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7. 808-668-1366 Fax
808-479-4610 Mobile
Waste Management's landfills provide over 17,000 acres of
protected land for wildlife habitats and 15 landfills are certified
by the Wildlife Habitat Council.
Waste Management recycles enough paper every year to save 41 million trees. Please recycle
any printed emails.
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·From: Boyle, Ron [Ron.Boyle@aecom.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 2:31 PM
To: Whelan, Joseph
Cc: Frey, Jesse; Frerich, Dan; Lottig, Justin
Subject: Assessment of Northwestern Portion of Cell E6 for MSW Placement, Waimanalo Gulch sanitary
Landfill
Hi Joe,
It is AECOM's understanding that WMH would like to begin filling MSW in the northwestern portion of Cell E6 at the Waimanalo
Gulch sanitary Landfill (WGSL). This area is at a higher elevation which has not been flooded by recent storm events and is
needed for lmmediate use due to lack of alternative filling areas. The purpose of this e-mail is to address concerns recently
expressed by DOH Solid Waste Branch before filling can commence. The primary concerns are discussed below:
1. On Monday, 1/10/11, AECOM observed the northwestern sideslope of the Cell E-6 liner for any potential damage due to
large rocks that were rolled down from the Western Surface Water Drainage excavation last week. The sideslope liner is
covered by approximately 3 feet of operations layer (sand material) on the bench and 2 feet on the sideslope and was
previously placed in accordance with the project specifications. Due to recent rains (late December 2010), erosion gullies
had formed in the sideslope operations layer but these areas were repaired by Goodfellow Brothers, Inc. (GBI) prior to
excavating and pushing rocks down from above. Based on discussions with GBI personnel and field observations, it
appears that the operations layer was intact and provided the necessary protection to the liner from the rocks rolled
down from above. There are large rocks/boulders spread along the E-6liner bench and floor that should be removed
carefully with an excavator to prevent damage to the underlying liner and leachate collection layer. On Wednesday,
1/12/11, AECOM's CQA representative (Dan Frerich) observed that the rocks on the floor of the cell were carefully
removed using a tracked excavator and stockpiled outside of the landfill cell.
2. On Wednesday, 1/12/11, AECOM observed the northwestern edge of the Cell E6 floor liner for any potential damage to
the encapsulated liner system as a result of recent flooding events. Based on AECOM's observations, it appears this area
did not sustain any significant damage from flooding. The edge of liner in this area was constructed in accordance with
Detail W shown on sheet no. 10 of the drawings prepared by Geosyntec (dated January 2010). The northern edge of the
liner system along the cell floor was buried in a l-foot deep trench, then backfilled will soil cushion material and covered
with pieces of plywood. This edge was then covered with a 4.5-foot high stormwater diversion berm constructed with
compacted soil cushion material. The edge of E6 floor liner further to the east at the E4 liner tie-in area was damaged by
the recent storm flows due to it being at a lower elevation. An assessment of the damage in this tie-in area is currently
underway.
3. On Wednesday, 1/12/11, AECOM observed the northwestern edge of the Cell E6 floor for any potential damage to the
LCRS gravel layer. Based on AECOM's observations, it appears that there were minimal impacts from the recent storm
flows to this area. Because the overlying operations layer and MSW placed in 2010 are visually intact, it is expected that
the underlying LCRS gravel layer is intact. Additionally, a layer of 10 oz/sy geotextile filter layer fabric protects the
underlying gravel from infiltration of silt. The leading edge of the LCRS gravel layer will be exposed later in 2011 for
completion of the remainder of Cell E6 and CQA monitors will confirm that the gravel is free of contamination.
4. On Wednesday, 1/12/11 AECOM met with WMH and GBI personnel to discuss measures being taken to prevent further
clogging of the temporary drainage inlet no. 1. An approximately 15-foot high temporary berm was constructed across
the valley floor yesterday to contain runoff and direct it into the drainage inlet. It was agreed that the area surrounding
the inlet should be dug down to the level of the inlet riser by removing mud and rocks that had accumulated from
previous storm events. This will increase the storage capacity for debris accumulation in future events. A berm of large
boulders will be stacked just upstream of the inlet to act as an energy dissipater and hold back debris from clogging the
inlet grate. AECOM's CQA representative will remain on site to confirm that these improvements are completed today.
In conclusion, based on our recent observations of Cell E6 at WGSL and completion of temporary drainage measures, we believe
that the northwestern section of Cell E6 is in good condition and has adequate protection from future storm events to allow
placement of MSW.
Let me know if you have any questions.
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Ron Boyle, P.E.
Senior Engineer. Environment
D 808.356.5321 Cell 808.497.5941
ron.boyle@aecom.com
AECOM Technical Services
1001 Bishop Street, Suite 1600
Honolulu, HI 96813
T 808.523.8874 F 808.523.8950
www.aecom.com
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11. From: Steinberger, Timothy E
To: Gill, Gary L.; Chang, Steven Y;
Seto, Joanna L;
Subject: WGSL Stormwater
Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 9:45:14 PM
Attachments: WGSL letter to DOH 1-12-11.doc
Please refer to the attached letter stating my concerns on the DOH position
regarding storm water runoff. Hard copy of the letter will follow.
Timothy E. Steinberger, PE
Director
Department of Environmental Services
12. January 12,2011
Honorable Gary Gill
Deputy Director
Environmental Health Administration
State of Hawaii, Department of Health
1250 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
Mr. Steven Chang
Branch Chief
Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch
State of Hawaii, Department of Health
919 Ala Moana Boulevard
Room 300
Honolulu, HI 96814-4920
Ms. Joanna L Seto
Acting Branch Chief
Clean Water Branch
State of Hawaii, Department of Health
919 Ala Moana Boulevard
Room 300
Honolulu, HI 96814-4920
Re: Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill (WGSL)
Storm Water Drainage
Deputy Director Gary Gill and Mr. Chang and Ms. Seto:
I am writing in response to Department of Health (DOH), Clean Water Branch's
(CWB's) recent directive to the Department of Environmental Services (ENV) and Waste
Management Hawaii (WMH) from Mike Tsuji to post signage relating to releases of
allegedly contaminated wastewater. The City contends that such signage is not required
by the law. However, in order to explain this position, I need to review the recent events
and understandings leading to this recent CWB directive.
Storm Event and Resultant Accumulation of Storm Water:
On December 19,2010, there were heavy rains on Oahu that resulted in storm water
runoff at WGSL. On December 20, 2010, WMH contacted the DOH, Solid and
Hazardous Waste Branch (SHWB) as a courtesy to notify them of the established practice
of draining storm flows from as heavy as a 24-hour, 25-year storm into the storm water
drain systems required by the WGSL Solid Waste Management Permit No. LF-0182-09
(SWM Permit).
13. On Tuesday, December 21,2010, CWB inspectors inspected WGSL, with the assistance
of Justin Lottig of WMH who fully disclosed to the CWB inspectors WMH's actions in
response to the storm. The CWB inspectors left without indicating to WMH that they
had any concerns regarding WMH's actions.
Two days after the CWB inspection, on December 23, 2010, in response to WMH's
courtesy notification fours days earlier, SHWB inspectors conducted an inspection of
WGSL and expressed concern that they observed that the storm water had touched
municipal solid waste. After speaking with Mr. Lottig, the SHWB inspectors appeared to
be less concerned with WMH's treatment of the storm water, commenting that it was
less of a concern given the fact that the entire island was under a brown water advisory.
Later that same afternoon, CWB inspectors returned for a second inspection, during
which they talked again with Mr. Lottig and then requested that WMH take samples of
the storm water and discontinue the discharge of the storm water into the storm water
drain systems. WMH complied with both requests. The test results have since been
obtained and confirm that the storm water met state and federal standards for storm water
run off, except for naturally-occurring background concentrations of iron and zinc, which
are typically found in storm water discharges throughout Oahu.
Also that afternoon on December 23,2010, Joanna Seto from the CWB contacted ENV
and instructed ENV to issue a press release stating that there had been a release of storm
water that is potentially contaminated with leachate into the Ko Olina coastal area. She
said that this reporting requirement was similar to the requirement to issue a press release
when there is a sewer spill. Ms. Seto did not explain the basis for, her conclusion that the
storm water was potentially contaminated with leachate, and also mistakenly equated this
event with a wastewater discharge. ENV therefore declined, explaining that the storm
water was not leachate under the law, that draining the storm water flows was an
established practice with which DOH was familiar, and that there was no basis for
requiring the press release. At approximately 9:41 p.m. that night, DOH issued its own
press release advising that WGSL had "discharged a large quantity of storm water
potentially contaminated with landfill waste to the Pacific Ocean."
On January 12,2011, twenty-four days after the initial discharge of storm water, Mike
Tsuji from CWB contacted ENV, Division of Environmental Quality, and WMH,
directing them to post signage regarding "contaminated water" from WGSL if an event
similar to the December 19,2010 storm occurred during the currently pending flood
advisory issued for Oahu.
ENV's understanding is that the storm water from the December 19, 2010 event had not
"percolated or passed through or emerged from solid waste" as defined in Hawaii
Administrative Rules section 11-58.1 and was therefore not leachate under the law.
Instead, DOH believes that the storm water had some (unquantified) contact with solid
waste and that pursuant to Section G, entitled "Surface Water Management," number 2 of
the SWM Permit "[s]tormwater that comes in contact with solid waste shall be managed
and disposed of as leachate." Therefore, although the storm water itself was not leachate
14. under the law, DOH asserts that it was to be treated as leachate as provided in the SWM
Permit.
Potential Public Health Emergency Created by Closure ofWGSL Averted - Storm Water
Disposed of into Wastewater Treatment Facilities:
If the subject storm water is not drained from the areas of accumulation, WMH will not
be able to continue to operate WGSL, resulting in a potential public health emergency
due to restricted waste collection and disposal options for the entire island of Oahu.
Therefore, notwithstanding its belief that the storm water is not leachate, at DOH's
insistence, ENV agreed to assist WMH in its disposal of the accumulated storm water, via
the wastewater collection system, into the Waianae and Kailua wastewater treatment
facilities, thus enabling WMH to move forward with the continued operation of WGSL.
This disposal requires ENV to closely coordinate and monitor the discharge to ensure that
the collection system has capacity to accommodate the additional volume, and that the
storm water does not impede the capacity or effective operation of the treatment plants.
Because the storm water was not leachate under the law and cannot generally be disposed
of in the collection system, I exercised my discretion to invoke an exception to Revised
Ordinance of Honolulu (ROH) Sec. 14-1.9, "Use of public sewers--Restrictions-
Violations," to justify the disposal at the treatment facilities.[l]
I conferred with the SHWB and CWB on January 11,2011 and all parties agreed to a
plan of action to ensure continued use of WGSL via the draining of the accumulated
storm water into the treatment plants so as to facilitate incremental re-opening of the
impacted E-6 Cell.
CWB Directive to Post Contaminated Water Signage Not Required by Law:
Today, the CWB contacted ENV and WMH to demand the posting of signs warning of
contaminated water discharges from WGSL, given the predicted rainfall. CWB cited no
authority for this demand. but the directive implies that the storm water be treated as
though it were wastewater The City finds no basis for this conclusion in law. HAR
section 11-62-06(g)(5) provides in relevant part that, "[n]o person or the owner shall
cause or allow any wastewater system to create or contribute to ... [w]astewater spill,
overflow, or discharge into surface waters or the contamination or pollution of state
waters[.]" HAR chapter 11-62, Appendix C, section 2.e requires that when there are
spills from a facility, warning signs are to be posted in the areas likely to be affected by
the spill and where public access is possible. We are assuming that this is the purported
legal basis for CWB's directive to ENV and WMH.
However, this is not applicable to the present circumstances because WGSL is not a
"wastewater system" as defined by HAR section 11-62-03:
"Wastewater system" means the category of all wastewater and wastewater sludge
treatment, use, and disposal systems, including all wastewater treatment works,
15. collection systems, wastewater sludge facilities, recycled water systems, and
individual wastewater systems.
The drainage system at WGSL is not a wastewater treatment, use or disposal system. In
fact, as indicated above, pursuant to its SWM Permit, WGSL is required to and does have
a surface water management system in place. SHWB recognized that there would be
runoff resulting from storm events at WGSL and therefore required the "design,
construction and maintenance of a surface water run-on and run-off control system." If,
as eWB contends, all runoff from WGSL is automatically "wastewater" then there would
have been no provision for a surface water drainage system, but instead, all surface water
runoff would have been directed to the sewer system. The fact that DOH instead required
the surface water drainage system directly negates the characterization of runoff as
wastewater.
eWB's requirement to post signs is particularly unsettling to ENV because it is the first
time since WGSL began operations that eWB is communicating to ENV and WMH what
appears to be its conclusion that storm water runoff from WGSL is leachate, therefore
wastewater, and therefore requires regulation pursuant to HAR chapter 11-62.
We are concerned by what we perceive as a series of unreasonable demands without any
articulated basis in DOH's legitimate regulatory authority. SHWB asserted first, that
accumulated storm water is leachate that may not be pumped into the storm drain system,
but must be disposed of at the treatment plants. Then, today, eWB asserts even more
broadly that WGSL's storm water runoff requires the posting ofwaming signs as ifit
were wastewater. These conclusions are not supported by the facts or the law, and are
contrary to the measures that ENV and WMH have taken over the years, at DOH's
direction and/or with DOH's approval. (We are in possession ofeWB's latest email,
sent at approximately 4:00 today, which incorrectly purports to reiterate matters
discussed and agreed upon between DOH and ENV, including additional requirements
relating to storm water management at WGSL. We will address the contents of this email
tomorrow.)
ENV and WMH sincerely appreciate SHWB's and eWB's cooperation to the extent that
it is directed at facilitating removal of the accumulated storm water to enable continued
use ofWGSL and to avert the public health disaster of having to shut down solid waste
collection and disposal due to closure ofWGSL. To this end, so that we may most
appropriately dispense with the accumulated storm water and manage future runoff in a
way that ensures continued operation of WGSL, we request that the eWB consult with
SHWB and vice versa and that both DOH branches consult with their respective deputy
attorneys general prior to imposing requirements upon ENV and WMH. We remain
ready, willing, and able to meet with DOH, and look forward to all parties working from
the same set of assumptions and understandings, for maximum protection of public health
and safety.
16. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 768-3486.
Very truly yours,
Timothy Steinberger
17. From: Seto, Joanna L
To: "tsteinberger@honolulu.gov";
cc: "whamada@honolulu.gov"; "]Whelanl@wm.com"; Kurano, Matthew;
Tsuji, Michael; Wong, Alec Y; Gill, Gary L.; Ichinotsubo, Lene K; Chang, Steven Y;
Yamada, Stuart H;
Subject: Contingency Plan for Discharge from Waimanalo Gulch sanitary Landfill (HIR50A533)
Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 3:59:00 PM
Attachments: 0020109.fnl.pdf
Subject: Contingency Plan for Discharge of Contaminated Storm Water
from Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill, Kapolei, Island of Oahu, Hawaii
NGPC File No. HI RSOAS33
Dear Mr. Steinberger,
Thank you for speaking with the Department of Health (DOH), Environmental
Management Division (EMD), Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch (SHWB) and Clean
Water Branch (CWB) on January 10 and 11, 2011. We'd like to take this opportunity to
reiterate the main points of the conversations.
1. Regarding the potential need to discharge contaminated storm water from the E6
cell and/or the sedimentation basin in the event of another rain event which
inundates the cell with contaminated storm water:
If the CCH and Waste Management makes the decision that contaminated storm
water MUST be discharged from the E6 cell, the decision will be considered a
"business decision" by the responsible persons. In preparation for the potential
discharge of contaminated storm water, please submit a Contingency Plan which, at a
minimum, includes the following elements:
a. Notification to Michael (Mike) Tsuji of DOH-CWB at 586-4309 (during work
hours) or (after work hours) or via email to michael.tsuji@doh.hawaii.
gov before any unpermitted discharge so a coordinated effort can be made to
manage the event by CCH and Waste Management.
b. Notification to the public of the discharge of potentially contaminated storm
water via a press release.
c. Posting of "contaminated water" signs in the vicinity of the discharge to State
waters.
d. As the facility will still be subject to Hawaii and Federal Water Pollution rules
and regulations and should make every good faith effort to mitigate any potential
human or environmental harm potentially associated with the unpermitted
discharge.
Efforts should be made to monitor discharge and receiving water to insure human
18. and environmental health. The monitoring plan should take into consideration the
standard leachate sampling parameters as detailed in the facility's quarterly
monitoring report, as well as the Waianae WWTP's Effluent Limitations and
Monitoring Requirements in Part A, including whole effluent toxicity tests (NPDES
Permit No. HI 0020109, issued March 19, 2004 - attached).
Please be aware that under typical conditions, the contaminated storm water can only
be treated for disposal at a secondary wastewater treatment plant (i.e., Waianae
WWTP or Kailua Regional WWTP).
2. Regarding the landfill's need to continue receiving solid waste.
The DOH-SHWB will acknowledge Waste Management's informal request to start
operating in the upper E6 cell area. That opening of the upper E6 area should allow
for an additional six (6) weeks of operational capacity. During the next 4-6 weeks, it is
expected that the landfill will continue to reduce the contaminated storm water
currently impounded on the E6 cell through its leachate handling protocols. The
following points are for your consideration:
a. The CCH and Waste Management estimate that approximately 240,000
gallons of the impounded storm water can be hauled from the landfill to the
Waianae and/or Kailua Regional WWTPs per day.
b. DOH-SHWB understands that you have completed an engineering assessment
on a portion of Cell E-6 in response to the flooding and plan to utilize this portion
of E-6 as soon as tomorrow.
c. Barring an unforeseen event, the landfill should have adequate space to
continue operating while addressing the impounded water in the E6 cell.
d. The landfill needs to take actions to prevent run-on from filling the E6 cell.
That means keeping the 36" storm drain line located above the E6 cell open and
free from becoming impacted. The DOH recognizes that the current design on the
36/1 storm drain line has become unviable during the previous two (2) rain events
and has serious concerns that it will plug again exacerbating the problem.
e. The western drainage system will take about two (2) more weeks of
construction to prevent hillside runoff into the E6 cell.
f. The landfill is prohibited from bulk liquid disposal by State and federal
regulations.
3. The Deputy Director has requested that the DOH-CWB, CCH, and Waste
Management coordinate a response to any potential event which may jeopardize
human/environmental health associated with the current landfill situation. DOH
offers its assistance for any public safety type responses (e.g., posting signs, notifying
the public), or coordination efforts.
19. We are anxious to see your contingency plans for rerouting storm water run-on from
the mauka lands away or around the landfill to avoid interfering with landfill
operation and introducing contaminants into the storm water.
Please call or email if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Joanna
Joanna l. Seto
Acting Chief and
Engineering Section Supervisor
Clean Water Branch
State of Hawaii Department of Health
Phone: (808) 586 - 4309
Fax: (808) 586-4352
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20. Yamada, Stuart H
From: Seto, Joanna L
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2011 4:00 PM
To: 'tsteinberger@honolulu.gov'
Cc: 'whamada@honolulu.gov'; 'JWhelan1 @wm.com'; Kurano, Matthew; Tsuji, Michael; Wong,
Alec Y; Gill, Gary L.; Ichinotsubo, Lene K; Chang, Steven Y; Yamada, Stuart H
Subject: Contingency Plan for Discharge from Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill (HIR50A533)
Attachments: 0020109.fnl.pdf
Subject: Contingency Plan for Discharge of Contaminated Storm Water from Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill,
Kapolei, Island of Oahu, Hawaii
NGPC File No. HI R50AS33
Dear Mr. Steinberger,
Thank you for speaking with the Department of Health (DOH), Environmental Management Division (EM D), Solid and
Hazardous Waste Branch (SHWB) and Clean Water Branch (CWB) on January 10 and 11,2011. We'd like to take this
opportunity to reiterate the main points of the conversations.
1. Regarding the potential need to discharge contaminated storm water from the E6 cell and/or the sedimentation
basin in the event of another rain event which inundates the cell with contaminated storm water:
If the CCH and Waste Management makes the decision that contaminated storm water MUST be discharged from
the E6 cell, the decision will be considered a "business decision" by the responsible persons. In preparation for the
potential discharge of contaminated storm water, please submit a Contingency Plan which, at a minimum, includes
the following elements:
a. Notification to Michael (Mike) Tsuji of DOH-CWB at 586-4309 (during work hours) or (after work
hours) or via email to michael.tsuji@doh.hawaiLgov before any unpermitted discharge so a coordinated effort
can be made to manage the event by CCH and Waste Management.
b. Notification to the public of the discharge of potentially contaminated storm water via a press release.
c. Posting of "contaminated water" signs in the vicinity of the discharge to State waters.
d. As the facility will still be subject to Hawaii and Federal Water Pollution rules and regulations and should make
every good faith effort to mitigate any potential human or environmental harm potentially associated with the
unpermitted discharge.
Efforts should be made to monitor discharge and receiving water to insure human and environmental health.
The monitoring plan should take into consideration the standard leachate sampling parameters as detailed in
the facility's quarterly monitoring report, as well as the Waianae WWTP's Effluent Limitations and Monitoring
Requirements in Part A, including whole effluent toxicity tests (NPDES Permit No. HI 0020109, issued March 19,
2004 - attached).
Please be aware that under typical conditions, the contaminated storm water can only be treated for disposal at a
secondary wastewater treatment plant (Le., Waianae WWTP or Kailua Regional WWTP).
2. Regarding the landfill's need to continue receiving solid waste.
1
21. The DOH-SHWB will acknowledge Waste Management's informal request to start operating in the upper E6 cell
area. That opening of the upper E6 area should allow for an additional six (6) weeks of operational capacity. During
the next 4-6 weeks, it is expected that the landfill will continue to reduce the contaminated storm water currently
impounded on the E6 cell through its leachate handling protocols. The following points are for your consideration:
a. The CCH and Waste Management estimate that approximately 240,000 gallons of the impounded storm water
can be hauled from the landfill to the Waianae and/or Kailua Regional WWTPs per day.
b. DOH-SHWB understands that you have completed an engineering assessment on a portion of Cell E-6 in
response to the flooding and plan to utilize this portion of E-6 as soon as tomorrow.
c. Barring an unforeseen event, the landfill should have adequate space to continue operating while addressing
the impounded water in the E6 cell.
d. The landfill needs to take actions to prevent run-on from filling the E6 cell. That means keeping the 36" storm
drain line located above the E6 cell open and free from becoming impacted. The DOH recognizes that the
current design on the 36" storm drain line has become unviable during the previous two (2) rain events and has
serious concerns that it will plug again exacerbating the problem.
e. The western drainage system will take about two (2) more weeks of construction to prevent hillside runoff into
the E6 cell.
f. The landfill is prohibited from bulk liquid disposal by State and federal regulations.
3. The Deputy Director has requested that the DOH-CWB, CCH, and Waste Management coordinate a response to any
potential event which may jeopardize human/environmental health associated with the current landfill situation.
DOH offers its assistance for any public safety type responses (e.g., posting signs, notifying the public), or
coordination efforts.
We are anxious to see your contingency plans for rerouting storm water run-on from the mauka lands away or
around the landfill to avoid interfering with landfill operation and introducing contaminants into the storm water.
Please call or email if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Joanna
Joanna L. Seto
Acting Chief and
Engineering Section Supervisor
Clean Water Branch
State of Hawaii Department of Health
Phone: (808) S86 - 4309
Fax: (808) 586-4352
Notice: This information and attachments are intended only for the use of the individual(s) or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain Information that is privileged and/or confidential. If the reader of this message
is not the intended recipient, any dissemination, distribution, oreopving of this communication is strictly prohibited and may be punishable under state and federal law. If you have received this communication and/or
attachments in error, please notify the sender via e-mail immediately and destroy all electronic and paper copies.
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22. PERMIT NO. HI 0020109
AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE UNDER THE
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
In compliance with the provisions of the Clean Water Act, as amended, (33 U.S.C. § 1251
et seq.; the "Act") and Chapter 342D, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and Chapters 11-54 and 11-55,
Administrative Rules, Department of Health, State of Hawaii,
CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
(hereinafter "PERMITTEE"),
is authorized to discharge secondary treated wastewater,
to the receiving waters named the Pacific Ocean through Outfall Serial No. 001 at
Latitude 2l o 25'36"N, Longitude l58°l2'01"W,
from its Waianae Wastewater Treatment Plant (hereinafter "FACILITY"),
located at 86-100 Farrington Highway, Waianae, Oahu, Hawaii,
in accordance with the eflluent limitations, monitoring requirements and other conditions set
forth herein, and in the permit attachments, including the Department of Health "Standard
NPDES Permit Conditions," dated December 31,2002.
All references to Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR) are to regulations
that are in effect on July 1,2001, except as otherwise specified. Unless otherwise specified
herein, all terms are defined as provided in the applicable regulations in 40 CFR.
This permit will become effective 30 days after the date of issuance.
This permit and the authorization to discharge will expire at midnight, June 30, 2008.
Signed this 19th day of March, 2004
(For) Director of Health
PERMIT ISSUED
March 19,2004
23. PERMIT NO. HI 0020109
Page 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
1. Limitations and Monitoring Requirements
2. Sampling Locations
B. WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING
REQUIREMENTS
1. Chronic Toxicity Testing
2. Alternate Monitoring
3. Toxicity Reduction Evaluation
4. Reporting
5. Sampling Frequency Reduction
C. SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR RECREATIONAL AREAS
1. Limitations and Monitoring Requirements
2. Exceptions
D. ZONE OF MIXING LIMITAnONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
1. Design Criteria
2. Limitations and Monitoring Requirements
3. Sampling Locations
4. Ocean Outfall Monitoring
5. Exceptions
E. SPECIFIC WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS EFFLUENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Monitoring Requirements
2. Initial Investigation Evaluation Plan
3. Increase in Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
4. Reduction Evaluation Plan
F. SLUDGE REQUIREMENTS
1. General Conditions and Requirements
2. Sludge Limitations and Monitoring Requirements
3. Requirements for Sludge Disposed of in Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
4. Requirements for Sludge Disposed of in Surface Disposal Sites
5. Requirements for Sludge that is Land-Applied
6. Notification Requirements
7. Annual Report
G. PRETREATMENT REQUIREMENTS
PERMIT ISSUED
March 19,2004
24. PERMIT NO. HI 0020109
Page 3
H. WASTEWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PROGRAM
1. Annual Report
2. Flow Rate Notification
3. Implementation of the Schedule of Compliance
I. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
1. Monitoring Results
2. Noncompliance and Other Incidents
3. Other Reporting Requirements
J. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Schedule of Submission
2. Operation and Maintenance
3. Power Failures
K. APPENDIX
L. LOCATION MAP
ATTACHMENT A: LOCATION MAP
NPDES STANDARD PERMIT CONDITIONS (Updated as of December 31,2002)
PERMIT ISSUED
March 19,2004
25. PART A
PERMIT NO. HI 0020109
Page 4
A. EFFLUENT LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS (based upon a
design treatment capacity of 5.2 million gallons per day)
1. Limitations and ¥onitoring Requirements
During the period beginning with the effective date of this permit and lasting through
June 30, 2008, the Permittee is authorized to discharge secondary-treated wastewater
from Outfall Serial No. 001. The discharges shall be limited and monitored by the
Permittee as specified below:
Minimum
Parameter Discharge Limitation Unit Monitoring Sample Type
Frequency
Recorder or
Flow l NIL MGD Continuous
Totalizer
30 mg/I
2
30-day Average 590 kg/day
Biochemical
24-Hour
Oxygen Demand 85 3 % Removal 5 Days/Week 4
Composite
(5-day)l
45 mg/I
7-day Average
2
885 kg/day
30 mg/I
2
30-day Average 590 kg/day
Total Suspended 3 24-Hour
85 % Removal 5 Days/Week 4
Solids l Composite
45 mg/I
7-day Average
885 2 kg/day
5
pH Range 6.0 - 9.0 Standard Unit 5 Days/Week 4 Grab
24-Hour
Total Nitrogen N/L mgll Once/Month 6
Composite
24-Hour
Ammonia Nitrogen N/L mg/I Once/Month 6
Composite
Nitrate + Nitrite 24-Hour
N/L mg/I Once/Month6
Nitrogen Composite
24-Hour
Total Phosphorus N/L mg/I Once/Month6
Composite
24-Hour
Turbidity N/L NTU Once/Month 6
Composite
8
Whole Effluent Chronic 117.84 TU. 24-Hour
Once/Month 6
Toxicity' Acute II. 78 8 TU. Composite
PERMIT ISSUED
March 19,2004
26. PART A
PERMIT NO. HI 0020109
PageS
Minimum
Parameter Discharge Limitation Unit Monitoring Sample Type
Frequency
Enterococci NIL #/100 ml OncelMonth' Grab
24-Hour
Priority Pollutants lO N/L f.Lg/ 1 OnceNearll Composite/
Grab lZ
N/L No limitation at this time. Monitoring and reporting required only.
MGD Million Gallons Per Day
mg/l Milligrams Per Liter
f.Lg/1 Micrograms Per Liter
kg/day Kilograms Per Day
ml Milliliters
NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Units
TU c Chronic Toxicity Units
TU. Acute Toxicity Units
The Permittee shall monitor both the influent and effluent.
The mass emission rates are based on a discharge flow of 5.2 MGD.
The 30-day average percent removal shall not be less than 85%.
4
The Permittee shall sample each day of the week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) at least once every two months.
The Permittee shall maintain the pH of the effluent within the limits of6.0 and 9.0 unless the
Permittee demonstrates that: (I) inorganic chemicals are not added to the waste stream as part
of the treatment process; and (2) contributions from the industrial sources do not cause the
effluent discharge to be less than 6.0 or greater than 9.0.
"Once/Month" shall mean once per calendar month.
The Permittee shall conduct whole effluent toxicity monitoring in accordance with the
provisions in Part B of this permit.
Limitation does not apply to monitoring results using trypneustes gratilla.
If the limitation in Part C.l.a is exceeded, then the Permittee shall increase monitoring to five
days per month, where samples shall be equally spaced at six day intervals or unequally spaced
at five, six, seven, or eight day intervals, provided that the total period covered is between 25
and 30 days. The Permittee shall not collect consecutive samples on the same day of the week.
The Permittee shall continue this sampling frequency until the conditions in Part C.1.b are met.
10
Priority pollutants are listed under the Act Section 307(a). The priority pollutant scan shall
exclude asbestos. Detection levels shall be reported and shall meet the requirements of 40 CFR
Part 136.
11
"Once/Year" shall mean once per calendar year.
PERMIT ISSUED
March 19,2004
27. PART A
PERMIT NO. HI 0020109
Page 6
12
The Permittee shall analyze for cyanide and the volatile fraction of the toxic organic compounds
with a grab sample. The Permittee shall analyze all other pollutants with composite sample.
2. Sampling Locations
a. The Permittee shall take all influent samples downstream of any additions to the
trunk sewer, upstream of any in-plant return flows, and prior to treatment.
b. The Permittee shall take all effluent samples downstream from any additions to
the facility and any in-plant return flows or disinfection units, and prior to
mixing with the receiving waters.
c. The Permittee shall not change sampling locations without the notification to
and the approval from the Director of Health.
PERMIT ISSUED
March 19,2004
28. PARTB
PERMIT NO. HI 0020109
Page 7
B. WHOLE EFFLUENT TOXICITY LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING
REQUIREMENTS
1. Chronic Toxicity Testing
The Permittee shall conduct monthly chronic toxicity tests on flow-weighted 24-hour
composite effluent samples in accordance with the procedures outlined below.
a. Definition Toxicity
(1) Chronic Toxicity
Chronic toxicity measures a sublethal effect (e.g., reduced growth) to
experimental test organisms exposed to an effluent compared to that of the
control organisms. The no observed effect concentration (NOEC) is the
highest effluent concentration to which organisms are exposed in a chronic
test, that causes no observable adverse effect on the test organisms (e.g.,
the highest concentration of toxicant to which the values for the observed
responses are not statistically significantly different from the controls).
Test results shall be reported in TUe , where TUe =100INOEC. For this
discharge, chronic toxicity for Ceriodaphnia dubia is defined by an
exceedance of the chronic toxicity discharge limitation specified in
Part A.l of this permit. This chronic toxicity discharge limitation does not
apply to monitoring results for toxicity tests using Trypneustes gratilla.
Rather, for the purposes of additional (accelerated) testing, toxicity
reduction evaluation/toxicity identification evaluation, and reporting
requirements below, chronic toxicity for Trypneustes gratilla is defined by
an exceedance of a chronic toxicity threshold value of 117.84 TUe, applied
as a daily maximum.
(2) Acute Toxicity
Acute toxicity is defmed by an exceedance of the acute toxicity discharge
limitation specified in Part A.l of this permit.
b. Test Species and Methods
The Permittee shall conduct chronic toxicity testing on the following species
using the methods specified:
(1) Ceriodaphnia dubia using Short-Term Methods for Estimating the
Chronic Toxicity of Effluent and Receiving Waters to Freshwater
Organisms (EPA-821-R-02-013, Fourth Edition, October 2002).
PERMIT ISSUED
March 19,2004
29. PARTB
PERMIT NO. HI 0020109
PageS
(2) Trypneustes gratilla using Hawaiian Collector Urchin, Trypneustes
Gratilla (Hawa'e) Fertilization Test Method 3/16/98 (Adapted by Amy
Wagner, EPA Region 9 Laboratory, Richmond, CA from a method
developed by George Morrison, EPA, ORD Narragansett, RI and Diane
Nacci, Science Applications International Corporation, ORD Narragansett,
RI). The Permittee shall use updated versions of this method as they
become available from the EP A.
c. Quality Assurance
(1) A series of five dilutions and a control shall be tested. The series shall
include the in-stream waste concentration (IWC), two dilutions below the
IWC, and two dilutions above the IWC (e.g., 12.5,25,50,75, and 100
percent effluent, where IWC = 50). The chronic IWC for this discharge is
0.85 percent effluent.
(2) Concurrent testing with reference toxicants shall be conducted for
Trypneustes gratilla.
(3) Reference toxicant tests shall be conducted using the same test conditions
as effluent toxicity tests (i.e., same test duration, etc.).
(4) If either the reference toxicant tests or the effluent tests do not meet all test
acceptability criteria as specified in the test methods manual, then the
Permittee must re-sample and re-test within approximately 14 days.
(5) Control and dilution water should be receiving water or lab water, as
described in the test methods manual. If dilution water is different from
culture water, then a second control using culture water shall also be
tested. To maintain acceptable salinity when conducting effluent tests
with Trypneustes gratilla, effluent dilutions shall be adjusted by adding
hypersaline brine/GP2 salts and a third control using brine shall also be
tested.
d. Exceptions
(I) If the Permittee experiences difficulty in obtaining gametes or has
unacceptable control performance while conducting the sea urchin
sperm/fertilization bioassay during a monitoring period, the Permittee
shall document its efforts, communicate all attempts to the Director of
Health, and report all attempts on the discharge monitoring report for that
monitoring period.
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(2) It shall not be a violation of this pennit if it can be proven to the Director
of Health's satisfaction that the inability to perfonn the tests as described
above was due to circumstances beyond the Pennittee's control.
(3) If the Pennittee demonstrates that the chronic toxicity tests cannot be
perfonned reliably, the Permittee may petition the Director of Health to
perfonn acute toxicity tests in lieu of the chronic tests specified above.
The Pennittee shall perfonn acute toxicity tests in accordance with the
methods identified in Part B.2 below.
2. Alternate Monitoring (Acute Toxicity Testing)
Beginning 30 days after written approval from the Director of Health to perfonn acute
toxicity tests, the Pennittee shall conduct, or have a contract laboratory conduct,
monthly static or flow-through acute bioassays on composite effluent samples.
a. Limitation
The acute toxicity discharge limitation is specified in Part A.l of this pennit and
becomes effective for the most sensitive species one year after the
commencement of acute toxicity tests.
b. Test Procedures
(1) The Pennittee shall conduct the acute toxicity testing in accordance with
Methods for Measuring the Acute Toxicity of Effluents to Freshwater and
Marine Organisms (EPA-821-R-02-012, Fifth Edition, October 2002).
(2) If necessary, the Permittee may adjust the salinity of a discharge using
salts to allow testing with marine species.
(3) The Permittee shall conduct tests in 8.5 percent effluent for a period of 96
hours unless the methods specify a shorter period for a definitive test for a
particular species (e.g., 48 hours for daphnia).
(4) The Permittee shall test a series of five dilutions and a control. The series
shall include the instream waste concentration (IWC), two dilutions below
the IWC, and two dilutions above the IWC. The acute IWC for this
discharge shall be 8.5 percent effluent.
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c. Species Selection
(1) The Permittee shall select three species for monitoring from the EPA
manual identified in Part B.2.a(I). The Permittee may use Ceriodaphnia
dubia (life stage - 24 hours) in freshwater only. The Permittee shall
submit the selection to the Director of Health for approval within 30 days
after receiving written approval from the Director of Health to perform
acute toxicity tests.
(2) The Permittee shall obtain written approval from the Director of Health
before changing any of the three selected species after the initial
notification.
(3) The Permittee shall conduct monitoring, at a minimum, on one of the three
selected species each month. The Permittee shall rotate the three selected
species on a monthly basis.
3. Toxicity Reduction Evaluation (TRE)
a. Preparation of Initial Investigation TRE Workplan
The Permittee shall submit an initial investigation TRE workplan
(approximately 1-2 pages) within 120 days of the effective date of this permit.
This workplan shall describe steps which the Permittee intends to follow in the
event that toxicity (as defined) is detected, and at a minimum, shall include the
following:
(1) Description of the investigation and evaluation techniques that would be
used to identify potential causes/sources of toxicity, effluent variability,
and treatment system efficiency.
(2) Description of the facility's method of maximizing in-house treatment
efficiency, good housekeeping practices, and a list of all chemicals used in
operation of the facility.
(3) Identification of the organization (e.g. contract laboratory, etc.) that will
conduct the evaluation if a toxicity identification evaluation (TIE)
becomes necessary.
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b. Additional (Accelerated) Toxicity Testing
(1) If toxicity (as defined) is detected, then the Permittee shall conduct six
additional tests, one approximately every 14 days, over a 12-week period.
Effluent sampling for the first test of the six additional tests shall
commence within approximately 24 hours of receipt of the test results
exceeding a toxicity discharge limitation (or threshold value).
(2) However, if implementation of the initial investigation TRE workplan
indicates the source oftoxicity (e.g., a temporary plant upset, etc.), then
the Permittee shall conduct only the first test of the six additional tests
required above. If toxicity (as defined) is not detected in this first test, the
Permittee may return to the normal sampling frequency required in
Part A.1.of this permit. If toxicity (as defined) is detected in this first test,
then Part B.3.c. of this permit shall apply.
(3) If toxicity (as defined) is not detected in any of the six additional tests
required above, then the Permittee may return to the normal sampling
frequency required in Part A.1 of this permit.
c. Toxicity Reduction Evaluation/Toxicity Identification Evaluation (TRE/TIE)
(1) If toxicity (as defined) is detected in any of the six additional tests, then,
based on an evaluation of the test results and additional available
information, the Director of Health may determine that the Permittee shall
initiate a TRE, in accordance with the Permittee's initial investigation
TRE workplan and Toxicity Reduction Evaluation Guidance for Municipal
Wastewater Treatment Plants (EPA 833-B-99-002, 1999). Moreover, the
Permittee shall develop and submit to the Director of Health for approval a
detailed TRE workplan which includes:
(a) Further actions to investigatelidentify the cause(s) of toxicity.
(b) Actions the Permittee has taken/will take to mitigate the impact of
the discharge, to correct the noncompliance, and to prevent the
recurrence of toxicity.
(c) Schedule under which these actions will be implemented.
(2) As part of this TRE process, the Permittee may initiate a TIE using the test
methods manuals, EPA/600/6-911005F (Phase I), EPA/6001R-92/080
(Phase II), and EPA/6001R-92/081 (Phase III), to identify the cause(s) of
toxicity.
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(3) If a TREffIE is initiated prior to completion of the accelerated testing
schedule required by Part B.3.b of this permit, then the accelerated testing
schedule may be terminated, or used as necessary in performing the
TREffIE.
4. Reporting
a. The Permittee shall submit a full report of toxicity test results, including any
toxicity testing required by Parts B.3.b and B.3.c of this permit, with the DMR
for the month in which the toxicity tests are conducted. A full report shall
consist of: (1) toxicity test results; (2) dates of sample collection and initiation
of each toxicity test; and (3) toxicity discharge limitation (or threshold value).
Toxicity test results shall be reported according to the test methods manual
chapter on Report Preparation.
If the initial investigation TRE workplan is used to determine that additional
(accelerated) toxicity testing is unnecessary, these results shall be submitted
with the DMR for the month in which investigations conducted under the TRE
workplan occurred.
b. Within 14 days of receipt of test results exceeding a toxicity discharge limitation
(or threshold value), the Permittee shall provide written notification to the
Director of Health of:
(1) Findings of the TRE or other investigation to identify the cause(s) of
toxicity.
(2) Actions the Permittee has taken/will take, to mitigate the impact of the
discharge and to prevent the recurrence of toxicity.
(3) Implementation schedule for corrective actions when corrective actions,
including a TRE, have not been completed.
(4) Reason for not taking corrective action, if no action has been taken.
5. Sampling Frequency Reduction
a. If the Permittee has not violated the whole effluent toxicity limitation after
completing 24 consecutive months of testing, the Permittee may request a
reduction in monitoring frequency.
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b. Any such reduction of the monitoring frequency' must be approved by the
Director of Health in writing, and shall be at the Director of Health's sole
discretion.
c. A reduction in frequency to once per year or more frequent shall be considered a
minor modification for the purposes of 40 CFR Part 124.
d. If the Permittee violates the whole effluent toxicity limitation after a reduction
in monitoring frequency becomes in effect, the monitoring frequency shall
return to once per month for the duration of the permit.
Nothing in Part B waives any remedy or penalty applicable under Chapter 342D, Hawaii
Revised Statutes.
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C. SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR RECREATIONAL AREAS
1. Limitations and Monitoring Requirements
a. Within 300 meters (1000 feet) of the shoreline, including natural public bathing
or wading areas, the enterococci content shall be limited and monitored by the
Permittee as specified below:
Minimum
Sample
Parameter Limitation Unit Monitoring
Type
Frequency
Enterococci 70 #/100 ml Once/Month1 Grab
ml Milliliters
1
Monitoring shall be conducted on the same day that effluent sampling for
enterococci is conducted.
b. If the enterococci limitation in Part C.l.a above is exceeded, then the Permittee
shall conduct monitoring as described below:
Limitation Minimum
Sample
Parameter (Geometric Unit Monitoring
Type
Mean) Frequency
Enterococci 7 #1100 ml 5 Days/Month1 Grab
ml Milliliters
1
Monitoring shall be conducted on the same day that effluent sampling for
enterococci is conducted. Samples shall be equally spaced at six day
intervals or unequally spaced at five, six, seven, or eight day intervals,
provided that the total period covered is between 25 and 30 days.
Consecutive samples shall not be collected on the same day of the week.
c. The Permittee shall conduct monitoring in accordance with Part C.l.b until the
geometric mean limitation can be met at least three consecutive times and the
cause of the high bacterial counts can be determined, or unless otherwise
instructed by the Director of Health.
d. Marine recreational waters along sections of coastline where enterococci content
does not exceed the standard, as shown by the geometric mean test described
above, shall not be lowered in quality.
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e. The Permittee shall conduct enterococci analyses in accordance with the
following procedures:
(1) Standard Methods, 20th Edition.
(2) Method 1600: Membrane Filter Test Method for Enterococci in Water,
EPA-821-R97-004, May 1997.
(3) Method 1106.1: Test Method for Enterococci in Water by the Membrane
Filter Method, EPA-600/4-85/076, 1985.
2. Exceptions
Inability to conduct enterococci monitoring due to inclement weather or hazardous
conditions which may endanger the lives of the Permittee's personnel shall not
constitute a violation of this permit.
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D. ZONE OF MIXING LIMITATIONS AND MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
1. Design Criteria
a. The Zone of Mixing shall be established for the assimilation of secondary
treated wastewater at a design flow of 5.2 MGD.
b. The Zone of Mixing shall consist of a rectangular prism. The length and width
of the rectangle at the surface of the receiving water are 746.0 feet and
218.5 feet, respectively. The Zone of Mixing extends from the surface of the
receiving waters to the ocean bottom. The diffuser is centered on the
longitudinal axis of the Zone of Mixing.
2. Limitations and Monitoring Requirements
The boundaries of the Zone of Mixing shall be limited and monitored by the
Permittee as specified below:
Not to Exceed Not to Exceed
Geometric the Given the Given
Minimum
Mean Not to Value More Value More Sample
Parameter Unit Monitoring
E:s:ceed the than Ten than Two Type
Given Value Percent of the Percent of the Frequency
Time Time
Once/
Total Nitrogen 110.00 180.00 250.00 Grab 2
Quarter l
Ammonia Once/
2.00 5.00 9.00 Grab 2
Nitrogen Quarter 1
Nitrate + Nitrite Once/
3.50 10.00 20.00 Grab 2
Nitrogen Quarter 1
Total Once/
16.00 30.00 45.00 Grab 2
Phosphorous Quarter 1
Once"!
Chlorophyl 0.15 0.50 1.00 Grab 2
Quarter1
Once/
Turbidity 0.20 0.50 1.00 NTU Grab 2
Quarter 1
Standard Once/
pH Range 7.6-8.6 CDP
Unit Quarter 1
Dissolved % Once/
Not less than 75% Saturation CDP
Oxygen Saturation Quarter 1
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Not to Exceed Not to Exceed
Geometric the Given the Given Minimum
Mean Not to Value More Value More Sample
Parameter Unit Monitoring
Exceed the than Ten tbanTwo Type
Given Value Percent of the Percent of the Frequency
Time Time
Shall not vary more than 10 C from ambient Once/
Temperature °C CDP
conditions Quarter l
Shall not vary more than 10% from natural
Once/
Salinity or seasonal changes considering hydrologic PPT CDP
Quarter l
input and oceanographic factors
I!g/I Micrograms Per Liter
NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Units
CDP Continuous Depth Profile
°C Degrees Celsius
PPT Parts Per Thousand
The Permittee shall conduct Zone of Mixing monitoring on the same day that the recreational
area and effluent sampling are conducted.
The Permittee shall monitor surface, mid-depth and bottom.
3. Sampling Locations
The Permittee shall establish at least four sampling stations along the boundaries of
the Zone of Mixing.
4. Ocean Outfall Monitoring
At least once during the term of this permit, the Permittee shall inspect the ocean
outfall and submit the investigation findings to the Director of Health. The outfall
inspection shall include, but not be limited to, the investigation of the structural
integrity, operational status, and maintenance needs.
5. Exceptions
The following circumstances shall not constitute violations to this permit:
a. Exceedances of limitations specified in Part D.2 within the boundaries of the
Zone of Mixing.
b. Inability to conduct Zone of Mixing monitoring due to inclement weather or
hazardous conditions which may endanger the lives of the Permittee's personnel.
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E. SPECIFIC WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS EFFLUENT REQUIREMENTS
1. Monitoring Requirements
The Permittee shall monitor the effluent for total nitrogen, ammonia nitrogen, nitrate
+ nitrite nitrogen, and total phosphorus in accordance with Part A of this permit. The
specific water quality parameters monitored shall not exceed the following operations
performance threshold values more than once in 12 consecutive months:
Threshold Monitoring
Parameter Units Type of Sample
Value Frequency
Total Nitrogen 35.0 mg/l OncelMonth l 24-Hour Composite
Ammonia Nitrogen 25.0 mg/l Once/Month l 24-Hour Composite
Nitrate + Nitrite Nitrogen 30.0 mg/l Once/Month l 24-Hour Composite
Total Phosphorus 7.0 mg/l OncelM onth 1 24-Hour Composite
mgll Milligrams Per Liter
"Once/Month" shall mean once per calendar month.
2. Initial Investigation Evaluation Plan
a. Within 120 days after the effective date of this permit, the Permittee shall
submit an initial investigation evaluation plan. At a minimum, the plan shall
include a brief description of the investigation and evaluation techniques that
would be used to identify potential causes of the following:
(1) Any exceedance of the parameters listed in the table under Part E.!.
(2) Effluent variability.
(3) Treatment system efficiency.
b. If the monitoring results exceed any of the threshold values specified in
Part E.l, the Permittee shall immediately report the initial exceedance and
conduct an initial investigation evaluation in with their plan and
submit the results of the evaluation with the Discharge Monitoring Report for
that monitoring period.
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3. Increase in Monitoring and Reporting Requirements
If the Permittee exceeds or will exceed the criteria for any parameter specified in
Part E.l more than once in 12 consecutive months, the Permittee shall increase the
monitoring frequency of those parameters in exceedance to once per week. The
monitoring frequency shall remain at once per week until the monitoring results are
below the threshold value for three consecutive weeks. After this is achieved,
monitoring and reporting for those parameters shall return to once per month. The
Permittee shall submit the monitoring results with the Discharge Monitoring Report
for the month in which the exceedances occurred.
4. Reduction Evaluation Plan
a. If the Permittee exceeds or will exceed the criteria for any parameter specified in
Part E.l more than twice in 12 consecutive months, or if requested by the
Director of Health, the Permittee shall submit a reduction evaluation plan and
implementation schedule within 45 calendar days after the third exceedance or
request by the Director of Health.
b. The reduction evaluation shall determine the cause of exceedance, outline
measures that will be or have been implemented to ensure compliance with the
criteria, and include an implementation schedule.
c. Upon completion of the reduction evaluation, this permit may be modified, or
alternatively revoked and reissued, in order to incorporate appropriate permit
conditions and implementation schedules.
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F. SLUDGE REQUIREMENTS
1. General Conditions and Requirements
a. Acceptable Sludge Use/Disposal Practices
(1) The Permittee shall dispose of all sludge generated at the facility at a
municipal solid waste landfill, at a sludge surface disposal site, by land
application, or by transferring the sludge to another party for further
treatment, use, or disposal in accordance with all applicable portions of
40 CFR Parts 257, 258, 503 and HAR, Chapters 11-58.1 and 11-62.
(2) Storage of sludge for over two years from the time it is generated shall be
considered to be surface disposal. The storage site shall meet all the
requirements of a surface disposal site under 40 CFR Part 503 Subpart C
and HAR, Chapters 11-58.1 and 11-62. If the Permittee desires to store
sludge for longer periods of time prior to final disposal, the Permittee shall
submit a written request to the EPA Regional Sludge Coordinator and
Director of Health containing the information required under
40 CFR Section 503.20(b).
(3) The Permittee shall dispose of sludge containing more than 50 mg/kg of
PCBs in accordance with 40 CFR Part 761.
(4) If the Permittee desires to dispose of sludge using a method not listed
above, the Permittee shall submit a request for permit modification to EPA
Regional Sludge Coordinator and Director of Health 180 days prior to the
commencement of the alternate disposal practice.
b. Duty to Mitigate
(l) The Permittee shall be responsible for ensuring the following:
(a) All sludge produced at its facility is used/disposed of in accordance
with 40 CFR Parts 257, 258, 503, and HAR, Chapters 11-58.1 and
11-62, whether the Permittee uses/disposes of the sludge itself or
transfers it to another party for further treatment, use, or disposal.
(b) Subsequent preparers, appliers, or disposers of the sludge are
informed of the requirements under 40 CFR Parts 257, 258,503, and
HAR, Chapters 11-58.1 and 11-62.
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(c) Sludge is not allowed to enter waters of the United States, or to
contaminate an underground drinking water source.
(d) Sludge treatment, storage, use, and disposal does not create a public
nUIsance.
(e) Haulers who ship non-Class A sludge off-site for additional
treatment, use, or disposal take all necessary measures to keep sludge
contained.
(2) The Permittee shall take all reasonable steps to prevent or minimize any
sludge use or disposal which has a likelihood of adversely affecting human
health or the environment.
c. Other Conditions
(1) The Director of Health may promptly modify or revoke and reissue this
permit to incorporate any applicable standard for sewage sludge use or
disposal promulgated under the Act Section 405(d), or adopted under
HRS, Chapter 342D or HAR, Chapter 11-62, if the standard is more
stringent than the standard in this permit or covers a pollutant or practice
not covered in this permit.
(2) The sludge requirements in this part are supplemental to the other
conditions of this permit. In the event of a conflict, those requirements
more protective of the environment shall apply.
(3) The requirements in 40 CFR Part 503 are enforceable by the EPA
independently of being included in this permit.
2. Sludge Limitations and Monitoring Requirements
a. Sludge shall be limited and monitored by the Permittee as specified below:
(1) Sludge Disposed of in Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
Monitoring
Monitoring Parameter/ Test Proeedures Limitation
Frequeuey
Paint Filter Test (SW -486,
No "Free Liquids"] Once/Year
EP A Method 9095)
Toxicity Characteristic Leaching 2
Once/Year
Procedure(TCLP) Test 2
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