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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012- May File Copy Jefferson County Board of 3CeaCth. Agenda ivLinutes may 17, 2012 • JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH May 17, 2012 Cotton Building 607 Water St. Port Townsend, WA 2:30 - 4:30 PM DRAFT AGENDA I. Approval of Agenda II. Approval of Minutes of April 19, 2012 Board of Health Meeting III. Old Business and Informational Items 1. Letter to Port Townsend Paper Company 2. Correspondence from Citizens IV. New Business 1. Public Hearing - 8.15 On-Site Sewage Code 2. Call for Public Hearing on fee 3. Communicable Disease Performance Measures 4. Reappointment to Substance Abuse Advisory Board - Sheriff Tony Hernandez 5. Summary of 2011 Regional Duty Officer Calls V. Activity Update VI. Public Comments VII. Agenda Planning Calendar VIII. Next Scheduled Meeting: June 21, 2012 2:30 - 4:30 pm Jefferson County Public Health 615 Sheridan St. • Port Townsend, WA 98368 • JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES Thursday, April 19, 2012 2:30 PM—4:30 PM Masonic Temple, 1338 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Board Members Staff Members Phil Johnson, Chair, County Commissioner District#1 Thomas Locke,MD,MPH Health Officer David Sullivan, County Commissioner,District#2 Jean Baldwin,Public Health Services Director John Austin, County Commissioner,District#3 Julia Danskin,Nursing Services Director Roberta Frissell, citizen at large(County) Jared Keefer,Environmental Health,Services Director Catharine Robinson,Port Townsend City Council Veronica Shaw,Deputy Director/Chief Operations Director Sheila Westerman, Citizen at large(City) Jill Buhler, Vice Chair,Hospital Commissioner,District#2 Chair Johnson called the meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Health to order at 2:30 PM. A quorum was present. Members Present: Phil Johnson, David Sullivan, John Austin, Roberta Frissell, Sheila Westerman, Jill Buhler, Catharine Robinson Staff Present: Jean Baldwin, Julia Danskin, Jared Keefer, Veronica Shaw • APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of the April 19, 2012 BOH meeting. The motion passed unanimously. _; APPROVAL OF MINUTES Member Frissell requested a spelling correction under Activity Update from ECHO to ECHHO. Member Buhler requested that when amending a sentence, recommended by the Board, the complete sentence being changed should be reflected in the minutes rather than noting the partial sentence change, as noted under Correspondence from Board, in the second paragraph. The amended sentence should read, `Accurate measures of particulate air pollution are necessary to evaluate adverse effects on our vulnerable populations—the very young, elderly, and those with respiratory conditions.' Member Buhler moved to approve the minutes of the March 15, 2012 as amended. Member Austin seconded. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEALTH HERO AWARDS PRESENTATION Members of the Board read each Public Health Hero Award and Julia Danskin presented the awards to each Public Health Hero who were, Brenda DiPrete of Jefferson Health Care, Adrienne Duvall for community outreach and support for family services, Nicole Norris from • food services at Brinnon School District, Veda Wilson, Food Services Director at the Quilcene 1 BOH Minutes—April 19,2012 School District,Team Port Townsend Steering Committee and Catering Congregation • Committee, Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. OLD BUSINESS and INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Correspondence Ms. Baldwin pointed out the letters in the agenda packet that were received regarding upcoming actions with Port Townsend Paper. Member Buhler moved to respond to the letter from the Port Townsend Paper Company, thanking them for their extensive and thoughtful response and invite the Mill to be a partner in a community wide effort to support a second monitoring station. Member Robinson seconded the motion. Jefferson County Pertussis Outbreak Update & Influenza Update Ms. Baldwin said that the Pertussis outbreak in Jefferson County has slowed doom but continues. Jefferson County is the second highest in the State,by rate per 100,000. She also reported that other counties are seeing the largest number of c Oes in children before their second booster, which shows the vaccine protection may not be 1sting until the second booster is given. Jefferson County is different in that our highest ciumber of cases seen is in unimmunized and partially immunized individuals. Ms. Baldwin also re �crted on influenza which is a milder and later season and the B in the vaccine •i�inc t addressing $ 3• a tine strain. ' Member Austin reported that be received a report from the State Board of Health and the current count for Pertuss> 0ie State is almost 900. Our Kids Our Business—National Speaker Coming April 26, 2012 —Dr. Anda and Quen Zorrah Ms. Danskin announced that included in the agenda packet is a flier with an update of"Our Kids Our Business". The back side of the flier has an advertisement for the presentation by Dr.Anda and Quen ZorraliJ will be on April 26, 2012 at the Northwest Maritime Center. Ms. Baldwin announce e kat Dr. Anda is the single largest national researcher on ACES and is coming to Port Townsend to give his presentation due to the work that Quen Zorrah has done, which received Dr. Anda's attention. New Business O & M Homeowner Process Report from Advisory Committee Kristina Mayer, Facilitator for the 0 &M Homeowner Process gave a presentation of the process and the target recommendations of the workgroup for the Onsite Sewage System Monitoring Program revision to the Onsite Sewage Code. Ms. Mayer shared the makeup of the group and the process used. She explained that at each of the meetings there were certain recommendations • 2 BOH Minutes—April 19,2012 that the workgroup worked on. Ms. Mayer discussed that the posters and Q& A papers that were at each meeting answered most questions for community members in attendance of the meeting. Prior to each meeting all materials, Q&A documents,meeting summaries, and all recommendations were posted on the website for public access. There were 3 public forums in different areas of the county, held at different times, trying to get people involved in learning about the program. People who attended the meetings were invited to review the posters and ask questions of the staff, facilitators and work group members followed by a public comment period. Ms. Mayer stated the five things she heard the most from the the members of the public were; the cost to the homeowners, is there really a water quality problem, whose fault it is and where does the problem emanate if there is a problem,privacy issues, and the burden of more regulation. The work group was aware of these concerns and made efforts to address them in their recommendations. Next Ms. Mayer outlined the suggested changes to the code; included in the packet. The first recommendation defines the types of systems that are available for homeowner inspection, minimum frequency of inspection and who is eligible to complete the inspection. The second recommendation states that where there are no county records available regarding the type, size, location and other applicable information on a septic system, a site plan must completed and submitted to JCPH by a certified 0 & M Specialist 1sed designer prior to an inspection by a homeowner. The third recommendation states fiat thehomeowner must submit documentation to JCPH showing satisfactory completion of approved trainingi ich must include basics of OSS operation, monitoring and maintenance and howo conduct a monitoring inspection and report the results. A Homeowner Inspection Authorization is=valid for the length of the ownership of . the property. Next, Linda Atkins, Environmental Health Specialist, outlined the suggested fees. The work group suggested keeping thefee for authorization as low as possible. Staff recommended an initial fee of$10 for establishing the homeowner's authorization, with an additional $5 for each additional system the,property owners owns and plans on inspecting. The current filing fee is $51. Ms. Atkins reviewed what this fee entails. It is suggested that JCPH will keep thel files on the septic systems. Ms. Mayer stated that the revision allows for a person that owns several properties to inspect,all of their systems. In order for a property owner to inspect a commercial property, authorization may be considered based on several factors. Ms. Atkins stated that the goal is to start offering classes and enable people to get authorized in August and to also send notices to homeowners of alternative septic systems in August of 2012. Notices will continue to be sent every 4 months after that. They anticipate that everyone in the county with a septic system will be notified by January 2014. Ms. Atkins also announced that there are funds that have been made available by a grant through the EPA to assist property owners that need to install risers on their system, and assist people who have not yet had an initial inspection. Chair Johnson moved Public Comment to the next item of business. There was a period of questions, comments and suggestions from Board Members on the code revisions. • 3 BOH Minutes—April 19,2012 • Member Buhler moved to hold the public hearing on the 0& M Homeowner Process at the May 17, 2012 BOH meeting. Member Westerman seconded. The motion passed • unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT A citizen suggested that a sound system be provided so that the public can hear the Boards discussion. Secondly he expressed concern over the $51 filing fee and gave several examples of what other counties charge. He also commended the work that has been done and feels this is a needed program. A citizen commented on the section that refers to the infirmed, elderly or disabled homeowner authorization process. He made other comments on the revisions and existing code. He also addressed the rat problem in South County. Washington State Legislative Update Ms. Baldwin announced that the budget has been passed, which resulted in a 15%reduction from what was submitted in the 2013 budget. There was a decrease in Communicable Disease and Department of Ecology money. It was brought to the Boards attention that the motion to send a letter thanking Port Townsend Paper for their extensive and thoughtful response and inviting them to be a partner in supporting a second monitoring station was moved and seconded,but was never brought to a vote. Member Austin moved to<affirmgthat it is the Boards desire that the aforementioned letter be crafted by the department and signed by The Chair. Member Buhler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. ACTIVITY UPDATE Ms. Baldwin announced JCPH is exploring purchasing electronic medical records as recommended by healthcare refoiin. Chair Johnson read a letter of thanks addressed to everyone that served on the septic monitoring work group. Member Sullivan moved to have the letter signed by Chair Johnson and sent. Member Westerman seconded. The motion passed unanimously. AGENDA PLANNING CALENDAR The next scheduled BOH meeting will be held May 17, 2012 from 2:30 to 4:30 PM at Cotton Building, 607 Water St., Port Townsend, WA. 4 BOH Minutes—April 19,2012 ADJOURNMENT Chair Johnson adjourned the BOH meeting at 4:32 PM JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Phil Johnson, Chair Jill Buhler, Vice Chair Roberta Frissell, Member David Sullivan,Member Catharine Robinson, Member John Austin, Member .41 Sheila Westerman, Member • Respectfully Subati*Otz1411i'li) ill , A11,- itt!* Stacie Reid, • 5 BOH Minutes—April 19,2012 • JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES Thursday, April 19, 2012 2:30 PM—4:30 PM Masonic Temple, 1338 Jefferson Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Board Members Staff Members Phil Johnson, Chair, County Commissioner District#1 Thomas Locke,MD,MPH Health Officer David Sullivan, County Commissioner,District#2 Jean Baldwin,Public Health Services Director John Austin, County Commissioner,District#3 Julia Danskin,Nursing Services Director Roberta Frissell, citizen at large(County) Jared Keefer,Environmental Health Services Director Catharine Robinson,Port Townsend City Council Veronica Shaw,Deputy Director/Chief Operations Director Sheila Westerman, Citizen at large(City) Jill Buhler, Vice Chair,Hospital Commissioner,District#2 Chair Johnson called the meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Health to order at 2:30 PM. A quorum was present. Members Present: Phil Johnson, David Sullivan, John Austin, Roberta Frissell, Sheila Westerman, Jill Buhler, Catharine Robinson Staff Present: Jean Baldwin, Julia Danskin, Jared Keefer, Veronica Shaw • APPROVAL OF AGENDA It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda of the April 19, 2012 BOH meeting. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Member Frissell requested a spelling correction under Activity Update from ECHO to ECHHO. Member Buhler requested that when amending a sentence, recommended by the Board, the complete sentence being changed should be reflected in the minutes rather than noting the partial sentence change, as noted under Correspondence from Board, in the second paragraph. The amended sentence should read, `Accurate measures of particulate air pollution are necessary to evaluate adverse effects on our vulnerable populations—the very young, elderly, and those with respiratory conditions.' Member Buhler moved to approve the minutes of the March 15,2012 as amended. Member Austin seconded. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEALTH HERO AWARDS PRESENTATION Members of the Board read each Public Health Hero Award and Julia Danskin presented the awards to each Public Health Hero who were, Brenda DiPrete of Jefferson Health Care, Adrienne Duvall for community outreach and support for family services,Nicole Norris from • food services at Brinnon School District, Veda Wilson, Food Services Director at the Quilcene 1 BOH Minutes—April 19,2012 School District, Team Port Townsend Steering Committee and Catering Congregation • Committee, Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. OLD BUSINESS and INFORMATIONAL ITEMS Correspondence Ms. Baldwin pointed out the letters in the agenda packet that were received regarding upcoming actions with Port Townsend Paper. Member Buhler moved to respond to the letter from the Port Townsend Paper Company, thanking them for their extensive and thoughtful response and invite the Mill to lbe a partner in a community wide effort to support a second monitoring station. Member Robinson seconded the motion. Jefferson County Pertussis Outbreak Update & Influenza Update Ms. Baldwin said that the Pertussis outbreak in Jefferson County has slowed down but continues. Jefferson County is the second highest in the State by rate per 100,000. She also reported that other counties are seeing the largest number of cases in children before their second booster, which shows the vaccine protection may not be lasting until the second booster is given. Jefferson County is different in that our highest number of cases seen is in unimmunized and partially immunized individuals. Ms. Baldwin also reported on influenza which is a milder and • later season and the B in the vaccine is not addressing the entire strain. Member Austin reported that he received a report from the State Board of Health and the current count for Pertussis in the State is almost 900. Our Kids Our Business—National Speaker Coming April 26, 2012—Dr. Anda and Quen Zorrah Ms. Danskin announced that included in the agenda packet is a flier with an update of"Our Kids Our Business". The back side of the flier has an advertisement for the presentation by Dr.Anda and Quen Zorrah, which will be on April 26, 2012 at the Northwest Maritime Center. Ms. Baldwin announced that Dr. Anda is the single largest national researcher on ACES and is coming to Port Townsend to give his presentation due to the work that Quen Zorrah has done, which received Dr. Anda's attention. New Business O & M Homeowner Process Report from Advisory Committee Kristina Mayer, Facilitator for the 0 & M Homeowner Process gave a presentation of the process and the target recommendations of the workgroup for the Onsite Sewage System Monitoring Program revision to the Onsite Sewage Code. Ms. Mayer shared the makeup of the group and • the process used. She explained that at each of the meetings there were certain recommendations 2 BOH Minutes—April 19,2012 • that the workgroup worked on. Ms. Mayer discussed that the posters and Q&A papers that were at each meeting answered most questions for community members in attendance of the meeting. Prior to each meeting all materials, Q& A documents,meeting summaries, and all recommendations were posted on the website for public access. There were 3 public forums in different areas of the county, held at different times, trying to get people involved in learning about the program. People who attended the meetings were invited to review the posters and ask questions of the staff, facilitators and work group members followed by a public comment period. Ms. Mayer stated the five things she heard the most from the the members of the public were;the cost to the homeowners,is there really a water quality problem, whose fault it is and where does the problem emanate if there is a problem,privacy issues, and the burden of more regulation. The work group was aware of these concerns and made efforts to address them in their recommendations. Next Ms. Mayer outlined the suggested changes to the code; included in the packet. The first recommendation defines the types of systems that are available for homeowner inspection, minimum frequency of inspection and who is eligible to complete the inspection. The second recommendation states that where there are no county records available regarding the type, size, location and other applicable information on a septic system, a site plan must completed and submitted to JCPH by a certified 0 &M Specialist or licensed designer prior to an inspection by a homeowner. The third recommendation states that the homeowner must submit documentation to JCPH showing satisfactory completion of approved training which must include basics of OSS operation, monitoring and maintenance and how to conduct a monitoring inspection and report the results. A Homeowner Inspection Authorization is valid for the length of the ownership of • the property. Next, Linda Atkins, Environmental Health Specialist, outlined the suggested fees. The work group suggested keeping the fee for authorization as low as possible. Staff recommended an initial fee of$10 for establishing the homeowner's authorization, with an additional $5 for each additional system the property owners owns and plans on inspecting. The current filing fee is $51. Ms. Atkins reviewed what this fee entails. It is suggested that JCPH will keep the files on the septic systems. Ms. Mayer stated that the revision allows for a person that owns several properties to inspect all of their systems. In order for a property owner to inspect a commercial property, authorization may be considered based on several factors. Ms. Atkins stated that the goal is to start offering classes and enable people to get authorized in August and to also send notices to homeowners of alternative septic systems in August of 2012. Notices will continue to be sent every 4 months after that. They anticipate that everyone in the county with a septic system will be notified by January 2014. Ms. Atkins also announced that there are funds that have been made available by a grant through the EPA to assist property owners that need to install risers on their system, and assist people who have not yet had an initial inspection. Chair Johnson moved Public Comment to the next item of business. There was a period of questions, comments and suggestions from Board Members on the code revisions. • 3 BOH Minutes—April 19,2012 Member Buhler moved to hold the public hearing on the 0 & M Homeowner Process at the • May 17, 2012 BOH meeting. Member Westerman seconded. The motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT A citizen suggested that a sound system be provided so that the public can hear the Boards discussion. Secondly he expressed concern over the $51 filing fee and gave several examples of what other counties charge. He also commended the work that has been done and feels this is a needed program. A citizen commented on the section that refers to the infirmed, elderly or disabled homeowner authorization process. He made other comments on the revisions and existing code. He also addressed the rat problem in South County. Washington State Legislative Update Ms. Baldwin announced that the budget has been passed, which resulted in a 15%reduction from what was submitted in the 2013 budget. There was a decrease in Communicable Disease and Department of Ecology money. It was brought to the Boards attention that the motion to send a letter thanking Port Townsend Paper for their extensive and thoughtful response and inviting them to be a partner in supporting a second monitoring station was moved and seconded, but was never brought to a vote. • Member Austin moved to affirm that it is the Boards desire that the aforementioned letter be crafted by the department and signed by The Chair. Member Buhler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. ACTIVITY UPDATE Ms. Baldwin announced JCPH is exploring purchasing electronic medical records as recommended by healthcare reform. Chair Johnson read a letter of thanks addressed to everyone that served on the septic monitoring work group. Member Sullivan moved to have the letter signed by Chair Johnson and sent. Member Westerman seconded. The motion passed unanimously. AGENDA PLANNING CALENDAR The next scheduled BOH meeting will be held May 17, 2012 from 2:30 to 4:30 PM at Cotton Building, 607 Water St., Port Townsend, WA. • 4 BOH Minutes—April 19,2012 • ADJOURNMENT Chair Johnson adjourned the BOH meeting at 4:32 PM JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH (gt: VLbacit— Phil Johnson, hair hler, Vice Chair excused r / , Roberta Frissell, Member David SulFlvan, Mem Catharine Robinson, Member Jo A ustin, Member (4- -e1-1 4eA( Sheila Westerman, Member • Respectfully Submitted: Stacie Reid • 5 BOH Minutes—April 19,2012 Board of.7CeaCtG► Olcl Business & Informational Items .agenda Item #IIL, 1 � Letter to Port g'otivnsend Paper Company .7vtay 17, 2 01 • JF FFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH 1111/ May 11, 2012 Ms. Eveleen Muehlethaler Vice President, Environmental Affairs Port Townsend Paper Corporation 100 Paper Mill Hill Road Port Townsend, WA 98368 Dear Ms. Muehlethaler: The Board of Health appreciates your thoughtful response to our letter regarding a second air monitoring station. Since that letter, there has been heightened support for the additional monitoring station from the local community and our partner agencies: • Steven Finch, Principal, Grant Street School has offered to house the monitoring station. • Ecology is willing to provide the monitoring equipment. • The Olympic Regional Clean Air Agency(ORCAA)will provide the technical expertise to conduct the Quality Control. • Teachers from the Port Townsend School District can assist students in evaluating the • data from the monitoring station. Given the support behind the project,the Board of Health believes that an opportunity exists for community partnership that Port Townsend Paper Company would benefit from. We would like to invite Port Townsend Paper Company to re-consider this potential partnership. Current support has reduced the overhead and operating costs substantially. However, a financial gap still exists. ORCAA is willing and able to contribute by conducting the quarterly monitoring, but funding for staff time is absent. The estimated cost for this is $1000 a month. Partnering in this way would be an immense gesture of good faith and corporate citizenship. Sincerely, Phil Johnson, Chair, Jefferson County Board of Health Board Members Phil Johnson,County Commissioner District#I,David Sullivan,County Commissioner,District#2, • John Austin,County Commissioner,District#3,Catharine Robinson Port Townsend City Council,Jill Buhler,Hospital Commissioner, Sheila Westerman,Citizen at large(City), Roberta Frissell,Citizen at large(County) 615 Sheridan • Castle Hill Center• Port Townsend • WA• 98368 (360)385-9400 • Board of Health Old Business & InformationaCltems Agenda item # III., 2 • Correspondence From Citizens iVLay 17, 2 01 r ., l P ti • �� c�S APR .r_6 2012 Dc-D Jefferson County Public Health 1330 East Quilcene Road P. 0. Box 877 Quilcene WA 98376 APR 132012 April 13, 2012 r.. Jefferson County Commissioners Austin,Johnson, and Sullivan County Administrator Philip Morley Jefferson County Courthouse Port Townsend WA Dear John, Phil, David, and Philip, While reading this morning(light fiction—i.e. no thinking required), a quote leapt out from one page, "They're a mixed bag, like people everywhere." In an town with about 2,000 people,this mixed bag includes opinions that are varied and created from old and new issues which confront this community as we continue to survive,define and implement Quilcene's day-to-day living and our future. • Last evening's town meeting enabled this "mixed bag"to express their feelings.We have been to a number of such meetings in our time here, and the organization format you used was the best we have seen.The mapping exercise was a great way to let all opinions/questions be vocalized, and to get through them all was an impressive effort. To have not only the commissioners, but staff, as well, answer was excellent strategy. We want you to know that the screaming emotional tirade expressed by one person does not represent, in our opinions, most of the people here.The majority of us have been raised to be polite and respectful in pubic situations. Commissioner Sullivan voiced an opinion mid-meeting that we are getting better at sitting down and discussing issues to find common ground and solutions. In our minds this is the best method for working in a democracy.Tantrums don't gain ground in most settings. So the wonderful renewing spirit of Quilcene begins with emails announcements this morning—locally produced green pods are on display; open house on Sunday at the Village Store; and a beautification work party all around town tomorrow.Those are the people who don't necessarily come out to meetings, but go about business in meaningful ways for Quilcene. Thank you all for coming down to listen. We've lived in Washington State our entire lives in large and small cities on the "other side." Living in Quilcene and experiencing all the natural beauty and opportunities in Jefferson County has proven to be the best in our lives. Sincerely, 11111 Carol and Jim Christiansen -\,1 I I r From: lucas hart [mailto:hart_lucas@yahoo.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 9:12 PM To: boh@jeffersoncountypublichealth.org 0 ubject: Community Health Concern ear Jefferson County Board of Health, As you are likely aware, the Port Townsend Paper Company will be implementing a new biomass cogeneration facility. As a Port Townsend resident who lives near the paper mill I have become quite interested in the health implications of such a venture. In my research I have found several aspects of this project troubling: 1. The permitting process for the Port Townsend Cogeneration plant does not require a distinction between particulate matter classes (i.e. PM1o, PM2.5 and smaller). Calculations in the notice of construction group each class into a "total particulate" category. This is disturbing to me considering the existence of scientific evidence showing an association between particle size and serious health conditions such as coronary heart disease (for example: Environ Health Perspect. 2009 Nov;117(11):1697-701, Circulation. 2010 Jun 1;121(21):2331-78, Sci Total Environ. 2011 Sep 15;409(20):4217-21). 2. The notice of construction does not give consideration to particle number. Instead, the change in particulate emissions is calculated using mass. Since small particulates are associated with negative health outcomes it seems much more relevant to consider particle number in the analysis of future biomass emissions. 3. The notice of construction shows a small increase in volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions as a result of biomass combustion. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) lists the health effects of VOC's as anything from throat irritation to cancer. Already, Olympic Range Garden Academy located near the Port Townsend paer mill ranks in the 15th percentile for cancer causing and toxic air pollutants, Grant Street Elementary is in the 38th percentile.' Port Townsend Paper Corporation is listed as one of the major contributors to this pollution and the VOC acetaldehyde as the contributor of 79-87% of the toxicity.' A 2008 Washington Department of Health consultation addressed air quality concerns resulting from the Port Townsend paper mill and stated that inadequate information existed to define the health implications of emissions. Volatile organic compound emissions from the paper mill and their associated health impacts should be examined closely before the biomass project increases iiihese levels to any degree. . Additional air monitoring stations will not be activated after the biomass plant is in operation. I am confused as to how any meaningful post construction emissions data will be collected to confirm the predictions presented in the notice of construction. Are we solely reliant upon the single existing air monitoring station? These issues have not been communicated to the public and do not appear to be considered in this project. Although I do not intend to speak for others on these issues,judging from comments posted to online media articles I am inclined to believe my concerns are shared among a favorable segment of the Port Townsend population. I expect it is not unreasonable to ask that the mill bear the burden of proof in showing that the cogeneration plant will not adversely affect community health. At the very least I would ask that public forums be held allowing the public to voice their concerns regarding the issue of cogeneration plant emissions and health. Emissions from the biomass cogeneration plant need to be better scrutinized to assure the well being of our community. I hope you can do your part in helping with this process. Sincerely, Lucas Hart 41 Foxfield Dr. Port Townsend, WA 98368 Phone: 360-797-3966 Cc: Tom Locke Jean Baldwin Julia Danskin Veronica Shaw Jared Keefer 1USA Today and the EPA. The Smokestack Effect, Toxic Air and America's Schools. http://content.usatoday.com/news/nation/environment/smokestack/index RECEIVED • Ms Jean Baldwin Jefferson County Public Heath Department APR 2 3 2012 Port Townsend WA Jefferson County Dear Ms. Baldwin ?public Heath As I had mentioned at a recent meeting of the Health Department Board, I request that the Health Department (including the Department of Ecology, possibly) hold a public hearing before issuing the next annual permit for Port Townsend Paper's inert ash landfill. Such a hearing is required by State Law, when so requested. This permit might affect public health and the proper operation of this landfill for many years to come, so the public deserves to be informed. Cordially, D vi McWethy 2415 Cleveland St. \71-77 Port Townsend WA April 23, 2012 411 Hand delivered Received: • lit* * 47. . •.** IF.41104 0,A . 4 it-, yo1P--.., 'nu r'vft 4ew • **viva, (Ow ° IF 4 "10‘ 004 it. 4 /ILO Tri • iralkw-‘ Ate Wit 4 04 This year on Mother's Day... • We want to thank you for helping countless first-time moms grow stronger. V V On behalf of all of the women in the Nurse-Family Partnership program, thank you for your support. • ,___/AAT • • • Board of Cealth Netiv Business .agenda Item # IV., 1 r Public fearing - 8.15 On-Site Sewage Code May 17, 2 01 Jefferson County 8.15 ON-SITE SEWAGE CODE • TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE PAGE 8.15.010 Authority/Scope 1 8.15.020 Purpose 1 8.15.030 Adoption by Reference 1 8.15.040 Administration 1 8.15.050 Definitions 1 8.15.060 Adequate Sewage Disposal Required g 8.15.070 No Discharge to Water or Ground Surface 8 8.15.080 On-site Sewage System Permit 8 8.15.090 Design 11 8.15.095 Commercial On-site Sewage Disposal Systems 13 8.15.100 Community On-site Sewace Disposal Systems 14 8.15.105 Subdivision Requirements 14 8.15.110 Inspection 16 8.15.120 Sewage System Installer 18 8.15.130 Septic Tank Pumpers 20 8.15.140 Operation nd Maintenance Specialist 22 8.15.150 Operation, aintenance and Monitoring 24 8.15.165 Waiver of ate or_ Local Regulations 26 8.15.170 Appeal/He ring 27 8.15.180 Enforceme t/Penelty;l 30 8.15.190 Severabilit 40 8.15.200 Fees 41 15.210 Effective,D to 41 15.220 Conflict 41 Table 1 42 The Table of Contents will be updated after the line-in, line-out is adopted. Formatted:Left JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 1 of 45 III Jefferson County Septic Code 8.15 JCC 8.15.010 AUTHORITY/S COPE • Pursuant of protecting to RCW 70.05 ad RCW eal h and safety o a, the ll nhab tants of Jefferson County rson County Board of Health is handed with enact g e suc r lesand tui public are necessary in such ules regulationsnttheof.sThe provisions of thidseegulati n shall apply to all to ritory within ilities providethe for the enforcement boundaries of Jefferson County. JCC 8.15.020 PURPOSE The purpose of these regulations is to assure protection of public health by: (1) Minimizing the public health effects of on-site sewage systems on surface water and ground water; (2) Minimizing the potential for public exposure to sewage; (3) Establishing design, installation and management requirements for on-site sewage systems to accommodate long-term treatment and disposal of sewage; (4) Enhancing protection of environmentally sensitive areas within Jefferson County; and (5) Compliance with the intent of Chapter 246-272A,WAC JCC 8.15.030 ADOPTION BY REFERENCE Washington Administrative Code Chapter as now7o h2A Oereafter amendedyis hereby les and adopted by Regulations of the State Board of reference as Rules and Regulations of the Jefferson County Board of Health. JCC 8.15.040 ADMINISTRATIONby the Jefferson • The Jefferson County environmental Health Director,ealth Officer shall admi nsterdthese regulations.County Board of Health and the Jefferson County Fees may be charged for this administration. JCC 8.15.050 DEFINITIONS In addition to those definitions set forth in WAC Chapter 246-272A the following definitions shall also apply in this regulation: Accessory Dwelling Unit: An additional dwelling unit either in or added to an existing single- family detached dwelling, or in a separate accessory structure on the same lot as the main dwells structure,for use ookin , eating, san ation, and sleepingte, independent living .Such a dwell ng shall be cons derwith provisions within the ed an awelling unit for coo 9, accessory use of the main dwelling and be clearly subordinate to the main dwelling. Certification:A certificate granted by the Health Officer permitting a person to practice in the field page 2 of 45 JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 • of sewage disposal as an Operation and Monitoring Specialist, Installer, or Pumper of onsite sewage systems. This term does not include a "Homeowner Inspection Authorization,"a term defined elsewhere in this Chapter. 0 ain of Custody: A procedure to ensure that samples have been in the possession of, or cured by, an authorized person at all times from sample collection to receipt by the laboratory. The procedure includes: 1. Obtaining the sample by Health Officer or designee with owner or owner representative present. 2. Assignment of sample ID number. 3. Labeling/tagging the sample container with assigned number and location taken. 4. Documentation by authorized sampler of date and location of samples taken. 5. Delivery by secured means to the certified laboratory. Community On-site Sewage System: Any on-site sewage system designed to serve two (2) or more independent stand-alone dwelling units with design flows of up to 3,500 gallons per day. An OSS serving only one single-family residence plus one accessory dwelling unit is not considered a community on-site sewage system. Commercial On-site Sewage System: Any nonresidential or combined residential/nonresidential on-site sewage system with a design flow of up to 3,500 gallons per day. Critical Areas: Means geologically hazardous areas,frequently flooded areas, critical aquifer recharge areas, wetlands, and fish and wildlife habitat areas, all as defined through WAC 365-196 as"critical areas"and regulated in Jefferson County Chapter 18.22 as adopted or hereinafter amended. Department: The Washington State Department of Health Design: An on-site sewage disposal system design shall consist of a complete scale drawing of the site plan showing the proposed sewage disposal system, including all relevant details as 1111) ecified herein and in WAC 246-272A and Jefferson County Policies. The design shall use the rmat and forms provided or approved by JCPH. Proper identification and location of soil logs and drainfield components at the site are considered to be part of the design. Designer: An individual authorized by the Washington State Department of Licensing to perform I design services for on-site wastewater treatment system pursuant to chapter 18.210 RCW. Throughout this chapter this term applies to both on-site sewage treatment system designers licensed under chapter-18.210 RCW and professional engineers licensed under chapter 18.43 RCW. Dwelling Unit: A unit providing complete independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation. Education Contact Hours: Contact participation in an organized educational experience led or facilitated by qualified sponsorship, capable of direction and qualified instruction. Courses must be approved by the Health Officer or designee and be sources of expanded knowledge pertaining to on-site sewage treatment and disposal. A copy of the agenda or syllabus showing date, time, JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 3 of 45 • subject matter, presenter, sponsor and evidence of actual participation must be presented at the time of certification renewal. This evidence could be in the form of a certificate of completion, a receipt or a copy of the attendance roster of the training event. III Envtroornerit tly-Sensitive Areas:—Means-geologically-hazardous areas,frequently--flooded ' --- t ' - " - - -- . - - -e— - - - -e.• Evaluation of Existing System: A monitoring inspection of an O-S-Sonsite sewage system containing the information specified on forms approved by JCPH. Expansion: A change in a residence,facility, site or use that: 1. Causes an on-site sewage system to exceed its existing treatment or disposal capability: for example, when a residence is increased from two to three bedrooms or there is a change in use of the residence, or a change in use from an office to a restaurant; or 2. Reduces the treatment or disposal capability of the existing on-site sewage system or the reserve area: for example,when a building is placed over a reserve area. Failure: A condition of an on-site sewage system that threatens the public health by inadequately treating sewage or by creating a potential for direct or indirect contact between sewage and the public. Examples of failure include, but are not limited to: 1. Sewage on the surface of the ground; 2. Sewage backing up into a structure caused by slow soil absorption of septic tank effluent; 3. Sewage leaking from a septic tank, pump chamber, holding tank, septic system component other than the drainfield, or collection system;' 4. Cesspools or seepage pits where evidence of ground water or surface water quality degradation exists; 5. Inadequately treated effluent contaminating ground water or surface water, as demonstrated through 1) a positive tracing dye result; and 2) a coliform count of at least 500 organisms per 100mLof water; or 3)the presence of the disposal component of the on-site sewage system located in ground water; or 6. Noncompliance with conditions stipulated on the OSS permit. • Fees: Charges as hereinafter authorized by the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners or the Jefferson County Board of Health for issuing permits, processing records, making inspections as found necessary, administrative processes,training, authorizing homeowners to complete OSS Imonitoring inspections, and certifying individuals in the practice of installing, pumping or maintaining/monitoring on-site sewage systems. Gray water: means'sewage from bathtubs, showers, bathroom sinks,washing machines, dishwashers, and kitchen sinks. It includes sewage from any source in a residence or structure that has not come into contact with toilet wastes. Health Officer: The local Health Officer of Jefferson County Public Health, or a representative authorized by and under the direct supervision of the local Health Officer, as defined in chapter 70.05 RCW. Homeowner Inspector A person issued a Homeowner Inspection Authorization by Jefferson Formatted:Font:sold County Public Health. JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 4 of 45 • 4 Homeowner Inspection Authorization: An authorization granted to an individual who has met the requirements of 8.15.145 (2) and personally holds the responsibility and liability for completing 0 d reporting monitoring inspections on registered OSS in Jefferson County. taller: An individual who has passed the Jefferson County installer's exam, holds a current bond and insurance as specified in JCC 8.15.120, personally holds an Installer's Certificate and directly supervises the installation and/or repair of an on-site sewage disposal system in Jefferson County. JCPH: Jefferson County Public Health Modification: Alteration of an existing on-site sewage component that does not result in an increase of the capacity of the system. Monitoring Inspection: An inspection of the components associated with a specific OSS containing the information specified on forms approved by JCPH., ,Formatted:Font:Not Bold Notice of Violation: Written determination that an element or section of these rules and regulations has not been complied with. On-site Sewage System (OSS): An integrated system of components, located on or nearby the property it serves, that conveys, stores, treats, and/or provides subsurface soil treatment and dispersal of sewage. It consists of a collection system, a treatment component or treatment sequence, a soil dispersal component, and a reserve area. An on-site sewage system also refers to a holding tank sewage system or other system that does not have a soil dispersal component. This includes systems previously defined as: 1. Conventional: systems consisting solely of a septic tank and a gravity SSAS, or those including a pump to a gravity SSAS. 2. Alternative: all systems not defined as conventional, such as pressurized, public domain treatment devices and proprietaryproducts . peration and Monitoring Agreement: A document regarding monitoring of the OSS signed by 1P the owner and recorded to the property. The document identifies that the property is served by an OSS and describes the owners' responsibility to operate, monitor and maintain the system in accordance with state and local requirements. Operation and Monitoring Specialist:An individual with training, skill, and experience in the maintenance, monitoring, and operation of an OSS and who is certified by JCPH to inspect and monitor the performance of an OSS. Owner: Title owner, per the Assessor's Office, of a particular parcel or property. Residence or domicile at a particular parcel is not required to satisfy this definition. Pre-occupancy Inspection: Any inspection/s of the OSS that are required before a certificate of occupancy can be issued. Probation: A penalty period where the individual committing the violation shall be subject to JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 5 of 45 additional review, reporting and/or inspection. Proprietary product: A sewage treatment or distribution technology, method, or material subject to a patent or a trademark. • Pumper: An individual approved and granted a Certificate to operate by the Health Officer to remove and transport wastewater or septage from septic tanks, pump chambers and portable toilets. Said individuals may repair baffles within the septic tank, install or repair risers on septic tanks or pump chambers, vacuum and hydro-jet systems, and install outlet baffle filters in a septic tank. Record Drawing: A accurate graphic and written record of the location and features of the OSS that are needed to properly monitor, operate, and maintain that system. Repair: The reconstruction, relocation, or replacement of any portion of a failed or sub-standard on-site sewage system. This includes actions proposed to impact the soils surrounding the disposal component to increase the dispersal of effluent or remediate clogged soil surfaces. Resident Owner: A person who owns a parcel, per the Assessor's Office, and occupies, or intends to occupy, that parcel. a property. Residential Sewage: Sewage having the constituency and strength typical of wastewater from domestic households not containing chemicals or other waste components atypical of a residential source. Revocation: The termination of all the rights and privileges associated with a certification or homeowner inspection,authorization. Scale bar: The graphic representation by which distances can be measured. Scum: Lighter solids, such as fats and grease that rise to the top of a septic tank, holding tank or 0 pump chamber.; Septage: The mixture of solid wastes, scum, sludge, and liquids pumped from within septic tanks, holding tanks, pump chambers, and other OSS components or removed from grease traps. Septic Tank: A watertight treatment receptacle receiving the discharge of sewage from a building sewer or sewers, designed and constructed to permit separation of settleable and floating solids from the liquid, detention and anaerobic digestion of the organic matter, prior to discharge of the liquid. Sewage Disposal Permit: A written permit, including conditions of approval, issued by the Health Officer or designee granting permission for the installation, modification, expansion, or repair of an on-site sewage system. Site Installer: An individual that has passed the installer's exam and maintains an annual JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 6 of 45 • Certificate, but is working under the direction, insurance and bond of a Certified Installer. Sludge: Heavy solids that settle to the bottom of a septic tank, holding tank or pump chamber. Sil Log: A detailed description of soil characteristics providing information on the soil's capacity to act as an acceptable treatment and disposal medium for sewage. It includes the excavation as described in WAC 246-272A-0220(3). SSAS: Subsurface soil absorption system, as defined in WAC 246-272A-0010(2). Suspension: The temporary termination of all rights and privileges associated with a certification or homeowner inspection authorization. Violation: A failure to comply with the provisions of applicable laws, rules or regulations including, but not limited to instances or cases when: 1. A Designer submits a permit application or an record drawing of an on-site sewage disposal system which contains any significant deviation below the minimum requirements for siting or sizing of on-site waste water treatment. 2. An individual designs or installs an on-site sewage system that is not in accordance with the applicable regulations, or is not fitting the size, shape or topography of the site, within setbacks, as specified in the WAC Chapter 246-272A; specification or approval of inadequate construction material, devices or methods_ 3. A system is not installed in accordance with the approved permit. 4. Installer fails to notify the designer and/or JCPH when site conditions have changed making installation of the approved permitted system impossible or impractical. 5. A pumper disposes of wastewater or septage at anunapproved disposal site.. 6. A designer fails to submit record drawing plans as specified in chapter 8.15.110(4). 7. An authorized person (including a Homeowner Inspector)fails to submit required reports to JCPH as specified in the conditions of the on-site sewage disposal permit or in this chapter. 8. A Certificate holder fails to pay fees as specified by Jefferson County Ordinance. 9. A person holding a Certificate or license to install, pump or monitor an OSS fails to report to . JCPH within 24 hours any nonfunctioning on-site components that could result in human contact with sewage effluent. 10.An owner fails to complete required 0&Mmonitonng inspections, comply with the 0& Mmonitoring schedule in TABLE 1 and/or submit the reports to JCPH or the approved entity. 11.An owner fails to comply with conditions of the on-site sewage permit. WAC : Washington Administrative Code JCC 8.15.060 ADEQUATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL REQUIRED (1) Every residence, place of business, or other building or place where people congregate, reside or are employed shall be connected to an approved public sewer. If no public sewer is available, the building sewer shall be connected to an on-site sewage system approved by the Health Officer. Said sewage disposal system shall be built or rebuilt, constructed and maintained in such manner as to meet the requirements as prescribed by the Health Officer in JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 7 of 45 accordance with minimum requirements and standards of WAC 246-272A and this code. Such system may include the use of waterless toilet devices in conjunction with an approved gray water system or other proprietary products approved by Washington State Department of Health. • (2)Any unit/facility with the potential to generate waste water by virtue of being equipped with a toilet, sink, shower or other plumbing fixture shall be connected to an approved public sewer or shall be connected to an on-site sewage system approved by the Health Officer. (3)Any new or replacement residence or commercial structure, or any expansion, as that term is defined in Section 8.15.050 of this Code, may be connected to a pre-existing on-site sewage system only when the pre-existing system has hydraulic capacity, sufficient vertical and horizontal separation, an adequate reserve area and satisfies all other requirements to be in compliance with current code. JCC 8.15.070 NO DISCHARGE TO WATER OR GROUND SURFACE Effluent from any on-site sewage disposal system shall not be discharged directly or indirectly to surface water or upon the surface of the ground, except where expressly permitted by JCPH or by the Washington State Department of Ecology. JCC 8.15.080 ON-SITE SEWAGE SYSTEM PERMIT (1) No person shall install or cause to be installed a new on-site sewage system, nor perform any modification, extension, repair, relocation or connection to an existing on-site sewage system without a valid permit issued by the Health Officer. (2)When applying for a permit to install an on-site sewage system, a detailed to-scale construction plan of the proposed system and site is required and shall include all items identified herein. Each application shall contain the information required herein, and those items identified on the Septic Permit Application form as a minimum. (3)The minimum land area required for approval of an OSS permit shall be determined by either Method 1 or Method 2 analysis as established in WAC 246-272A. Applications shall be reviewed in accordance with Jefferson County Policy 97-2 adopted by the Board of Health as amended or replaced-- • (4)Where more than one lot is required to meet minimum land area requirements for issuance of a permit, a Declaration of Restrictive Covenant shall be recorded binding together, at a minimum, the lots required to meet the minimum land area requirements. Any remaining lots not included in the Declaration of Restrictive Covenant must either meet minimum land area requirements or have a notice`recorded to the title stating that the lots do not meet minimum land area requirements for a septic system and that the lots are not eligible for a waiver under Jefferson County Policy 97-2 or as amended or replaced. (5) Permits are transferable with property ownership. (6)Any sewage disposal permit issued under this section shall be valid for a period of three (3) years from the date of issuance. a. The permit may remain valid if the property for which the permit has been issued also has an active building permit for a structure that will be connected to the on-site sewage system. b. If the system is not installed before the permit expires, a new permit may be applied for, based on standards in effect at the date of the new application. Information as specified in JCC 8.15.090 shall be submitted with any new application. (7) Repair permit. Repair permits shall expire ninety(90)days from the date of issue. Repair permits may be renewed for an additional ninety (90) days if the Health Officer determines it is JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 8 of 45 • warranted. (8)The Health Officer may revoke or deny a permit for due cause. Examples include, but are not limited to: a. Development or continued use of an OSS that threatens the public health; b. Misrepresentation or inaccuracy in the construction plan or the permit application whether intended or accidental, shall be considered as grounds for invalidating and voiding any application or permit issued under this section. The applicant or their authorized agent is responsible for the accurate representation of all information presented to the Health Officer; c. Failure to meet conditions of the permit or the regulations; or d. Changes or alterations to the site such as grading, filling,clearing, or burning operations. (9) Jefferson County Public Health shall have neither an obligation nor the power to reduce the requirements to accommodate a Designer or Installer's error. (10) For any on-site sewage system proposed to serve a structure requiring a flood control zone permit under the provisions of chapter 86.16 RCW and chapter 508-60 WAC'; or requiring a flood plain certification by Jefferson County under the provision of the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, the OSS installation permit shall not be issued until a flood'control zone permit or flood plain certification has been issued in accordance with Jefferson County Ordinance 18-1120-95 or subsequent amendments.An OSS installation permit shall comply with the standards in said ordinance. (11) On-site sewage disposal permits shall comply with,regulations and policies established by the State of Washington, in the Jefferson County Comprehensive Plan, the Jefferson County Zoning Code, including, but not limited to; the Jefferson County Critical Areas Ordinance, tThe Jefferson County Shoreline Master Plan, the Jefferson County Unified Development Code and any other duly adopted land use regulations of Jefferson County and-the City of Port Townsend in the case of lands within the city, or-the-State-of-Washington-as adopted or hereinafter amended. (12) Any pending and all future permits and approvals by the JCPH for the subject property shall be withheld when written notice of noncompliance"with Jefferson County and other applicable codes has;been:providedto the property owner. Permits and applications shall be released only upon'satisfactory remedy of the non-complying action or activity. (13) No on-site sewagesystem permit shall be issued for industrial, chemical or hazardous waste 1. disposal. 4) A soil log report shall be provided on a health department approved form by the individual who performed the soil evaluation. The report shall identify the date the soil observations were made and the name'of the individual who logged the soils for the report. Soils evaluation shall be completed by a Designer or Professional Engineer licensed in the state of Washington; soil scientist licensed in the state of Washington, the local health officer or designee. (15) Uniform soil testing procedures shall be as described under WAC246-272A-0220 and be used in addition to the following procedures: a. A minimum of 2 soil logs shall be dug in each, the proposed primary area and the proposed reserve area of sufficient size and depth to accurately determine site suitability for on-site sewage disposal. b. The Health Officer or designee may require additional soil logs or such further testing as is necessary to determine the adequacy of a site for on-site sewage disposal. c. Where sieve analysis tests are required they shall be completed by a certified lab and chain of custody requirements shall be followed. (16) It shall be the responsibility of the owner or owner's authorized representative to fill/cover the holes provided for evaluation of the soils for an installation permit or subdivision review within JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 9 of 45 • ten (10) days following notification that the inspection by the Health Officer is complete. The property owner shall be notified in writing when the inspection has been completed. (17) Any OSS not located entirely on the property originating the sewage must be secured by appropriate easements and/or covenant recorded with the Jefferson County Auditors Office • ly waived by prito issunce of the oar covenant shallpbesecured and reit unless corded ded prior to final apprroval oflthe n ll cases the system easem installation. (18) Pending on-site sewage disposal permit applications. a. Applications for which no decision has been issued within twelve (12) months following the date of application, due to a lack of action by the applicant, and after receipt of written notice of pending expiration, shall expire by limitation. b. The Health Officer may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period not to exceed 180 days upon written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the control of the applicant have prevented action from being taken. No application shall be extended more than once. c. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicantshall resubmit the application and plans, pay current application fees and meet current rules and regulations. d. The applicant shall be provided a 60-day notice by certified mail of the pending expiration of a permit application. e. The statement"Voided - Lack of Action" shall be entered on the record for an expired pending permit application. f. Plans and other data submitted for review shallthereafter be retained as per the Jefferson County Records Retention Schedule. JCC 8.15.090 DESIGN th these rules, (1)All on-site sewage disposal systems shall cee bin y an on-dans tece sewiage system desigdner the criteria in WAC 246-272A,ii by the" local Health Officer, licensed by the Washington State Department of Licensing to perform design work pursuant to chapter 18.120 RCW or by a licensed engineer pursuant to RCW 18.43 RCW. ates • (2) Permits shall be issued for wastewater meeting domestic waste strength criteria as defined in the Design Manual: On-site wastewater - Isposal 5/R 00/008 exceptstems," United twhere Environmental Protection Agency, A 625/180-012 andEPA-62 modified by, or in conflict with WAC246-272A or this code. Pretreatment shall be required for non-residential/high-strength waste streams.ith the standards in WAC246 272A. (3) Sewage system:sizing criteria shall comply a. The number&of bedrooms shall include all rooms labeled as bedrooms and any additional heated rooms not labeled as bathrooms, kitchen, living room and dining room, utility room and one bonus room except that the sewage system design may be for fewer than determined above if a covenant provided by the health officer and signed by the property owner is filed and recorded with the Jefferson County Auditor, so as to be discovered during a title search,which declares the maximum capacity in bedrooms of the sewage system. b. In no case shall the septic system be sized for fewer bedrooms than the number of rooms labeled as bedrooms or sleeping rooms such as guest room or bunk room. c. The minimum design flow for any dwelling unit is 240 gallons per day. (4) Reserve Area. As a minimum an area equal to that required for a 100% replacement or repair, completely separate from the primary area, and shown dimensionedpon the efsite plan. JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 • i (5) Permit Application Submittal shall include the following items. Each page shall contain a header with the name and address of the property owner, and the address or parcel number of the property. a. One copy of the JCPH "Septic Permit Application Form" providing all identified information. This form shall have the signature of the property owner or authorized representative as provided in writing. b. Three copies of the design and construction specifications. One copy shall have an original stamp and Designer signature with date prepared. c. One copy of the soil log report submitted on a separate 81/2"X 11" sheet/s. The evaluation shall include the date of evaluation and identify the soil evaluator. d. One copy of the calculations and assumptions supporting the proposed design including all items outlined in JCC8.15.090(7). e. One copy of the following information: i. Directions to the site. ii. Identification if the parcel is within the boundaries of a sewer utility. iii. If connecting to a community OSS provide: 1. The name, location and permit number of said system, 2. The name, address and point of contact with the system's management entity, 3. A Customer Agreement with the management entity that provides a commitment to serve the parcel. iv. All easements impacting the OSS or access to the OSS,whether public or private and whether or not recorded. v. All Covenants impacting the OSS or access to the OSS, whether public or private and whether or not recorded. vi. One copy of any special reports applicable to the project, such as geotechnical report or wetland delineation. (6) Design and construction specifications shall include the following items and those required by WAC 246-272A"::This portion of the application shall be no more than 10 pages 11"X 17" unless specificallyauthorized by the Health Officer. All sheets must be at least 8 1/2"X 11" but not more than 11"X 17". • a. A complete„detailed, and dimensional site plan including: i. The date of the design, the Designer's seal and the Designer's signature. ii; 'An overall plan that represents the entire parcel to scale and identifying the location of the system components.A scale bar is required. iii. A scaled drawing of the area within 100' of the system that is at an engineering scale not to exceed 1"= 50'.A scale bar is required. iv. Designated and dimensioned areas for the proposed primary system and the reserve area. v. The location of all soil logs and other soil tests for the OSS. vi. Location of utilities. vii. General topography and the percent slope of the site within 100' of the system and reserve areas. viii. Drainage characteristics. ix. The location of existing and proposed encumbrances including legal access documents if any component of the OSS is not on the lot where the sewage is generated. x. An arrow indicating north on all site plans. xi. Location of the essential tightline components of the sewage disposal system, JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 11 of 45 • including all plumbing stub outlets between the building(s) and septic tank(s), pump chamber(s), siphon chamber(s),tightline between septic tank or pump chamber and distribution network and all drainfield lines. xii. Identify cuts, banks, terraces, foundations, waters of the state,wells, driveways, waterlines, and surface or subsurface drains within 100' of the system and reserve. xiii. Identify the access route or driveway to the site. xiv. Clearly indicate scale on each site plan, including a scale bar. b. Construction specifications. c. Vertical cross-section drawings showing: i. The depth of the disposal component from native grade, the vertical separation, and depth of soil cover; ii. Septic tank; iii. Pump tank and its components; iv. Monitoring and access ports. (7) Calculations and assumptions supporting the proposed design, including: a. Soil type b. Hydraulic loading rate in the disposal component c. Systems maximum and average daily flow capacity and how determined d. Source of the sewage including waste strength characteristics e. Where pumps are included provide friction loss and dynamic head calculations. (8) Nothing herein shall preclude the Designer from providing supplemental information regarding the design directly to the client under separate cover. (9) The proposed drainfield lateral/bed shall be staked in the field for inspection and review unless specifically waived by the Health Officer or designee. (10)Septic tanks shall: a. Have watertight pumping access ports to ground surface over both compartments and at the outlet and inlet to facilitate inspection and maintenance. A homeowner may provide access ports to within 6" of the surface of the ground provided that a written agreement to uncover them for required & M inspections has been recorded with the title to the property b. Be set on a self leveling, stable base. (11) Distribution boxes"shall be fitted with risers to grade. Distribution box risers shall be sized . adequately to allow visible inspection'of liquid level in the box, shall be constructed of durable materials and shall be equipped with secure, tightly fitted lids. JCC 8.15.095 COMMERCIAL ONSITE SEWAGE SYSTEMS (1) Commercial onsite sewage systems as defined in this chapter shall be designed according to the standards contained in WAC 246-272A and this code. (2) If the ownership is by more than one individual a Management and Operations Agreement shall be prepared by the applicant, approved by JCPH and recorded to the property as a covenant. (3)All individual connections or separate uses within a commercial development shall be equipped with a water meter or other approved method for monitoring flows to the onsite sewage system. (4)All commercial on-site sewage systems shall provide an annual report to JCPH including the following at a minimum: a. Number of connections to the system and each connection's design flow. b. Copies of inspection reports consisting of the items detailed in 8.15.150 (7) completed per TABLE 1. JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 12 of 45 i c. Records identifying any maintenance completed on the system components. AdiC 8.15.100 COMMUNITY ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS Community on-site sewage systems as defined in this chapter shall be designed in accordance with WAC 246-272A, this code and the maintenance criteria as set forth in the current Washington State Department of Health "Design Standards for Large On-Site Sewage Systems," 1996, and WAC 246-272B or as they may be hereafter amended. (2) Management of community on-site sewage systems shall be by an entity approved by JCPH. If the lots are individually owned the management shall in all cases be provided by a public entity. A homeowners association is not considered an approved entity for the management of a community on-site sewage system. (3)A covenant shall be recorded to the property and shall remain in place for the life of the on-site sewage system or until the on-site sewage system is no longer needed. It shall provide the management entity the following items including but not limited to: a. A legal easement allowing access for construction, operation and maintenance, and repair of the OSS; and b. Identification of an adequate financing mechanism to assure the funding of operation, maintenance, and repair of the OSS. (4)All lots, parcels, or individual connections to a community system shall be equipped with a water meter or other approved method for monitoring flows into the system. (5) Sites proposing community systems shall conform to the minimum land area requirements of WAC 246-272A. (6)All community on-site sewage systems shall provide an annual report to JCPH including the following at a minimum: a. Number of connections to the system and each connection's design flow. b. Copies of inspection reports consisting of the items identified on forms provided or approved by JCPH per 8.15.150 (810) and completed per 8.15 150 (7).TABL€4. c. Recordsidentifying all maintenance completed on the system components. 8.15.105 SUBDIVSION REQUIREMENTS 10 , A person proposing the`development of Subdivisions, Planned Unit Developments, Binding site plans and other land division shall obtain approval from the Health Officer, where the use of OSS is proposed, prior to any development. (2) The proposal shall comply with the standards of WAC 246-272A-0320 and the Jefferson County Unified Development Code as amended. (3)Where preliminary approval is requested the following shall be submitted at the time of application: a. Applicable fees b. Preliminary plan of the proposal showing the layout of the lots. c. A soils report and preliminary plan submitted by a licensed designer or licensed professional engineer that: i. Shows an area for each proposed lot/segregation that is suitable for onsite sewage disposal and, ii. Provides a minimum of 4 test pits, 2'X 4'x 6'deep, 2 in the area of the primary drainfield and 2 in the area of the reserve. Test pits shall be flagged with the lot number and, JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 13 of 45 • iii. Identifies the locations of the test pits on the preliminary plan. d. Soil test pits shall be made available for observation by Health Department Staff and must be filled in upon completion of review and notification of such by the Health Department. e. Statements as to the type of potable water supply. (4) To obtain Preliminary Approval a. The Health Department staff shall review the application and perform field visits. b. The highest anticipated ground water table elevation shall be determined. The Health Officer or designee may require an evaluation during the months of suspected high water table conditions where less than 18" of usable soil is observed. c. Lot sizes shall meet minimum area requirements. d. Soils suitable for the installation of OSS must be identified for each lot. e. Conceptual or detailed designs may be required by the Health Officer or designee. f. An evaluation of all existing onsite sewage systems within the bounds of the project shall be completed by an entity authorized by the Health Officer or designee. g. Where a community system or large onsite sewage system is proposed as the method of sewage disposal a preliminary layout design of the system must be submitted to the Health Department as well as a letter from an approved management entity indicating that they will meet the standards of JCC8.15.100. h. For the water supply a Utility Service Review shall be completed. i. Public water supplies shall be developed consistent with provision of the Jefferson County Coordinated Water System Plan, Washington State Department of Health Drinking Water regulations WAC246-290 as amended and Washington State Department of Ecology water rights provisions RCW 90.03 AND/OR RCW 90.44. ii. Wells,whether individual or public shall not encumber adjacent property owner/s and shall be protected by a sanitary controlarea of a 100 foot radius. If a sanitary control area of a 100' radius cannot be met,evidence of adjacent property owners written consent shall be submitted to the Health Department. For existing wells the sanitary control area shall be established by covenant and portrayed graphically on`the face of the plat. (5)To obtain Final Approval a. All conditions'of the preliminary approval shall be met b. The locations of test pits used for the preparation of the soils report shall be portrayed on the final plat. • JCC 8.15.110 INSPECTION (1)An initial inspection by the Health Officer or designee shall be conducted to verify soil and site conditions for the proposed design unless expressly waived by the health officer. (2)The Health Officer or designee may make inspections during construction to determine compliance with these regulations. (3) It shall be the responsibility of the Installer of the system to notify the Designer for inspections as specified in the design or in permit conditions. (4) It shall be the responsibility of the Installer of the system to notify the health department within one working day prior to commencement of system construction, of the intent to install the system. This shall be done by means of a start card to be submitted by fax or emailed to a designated address. (5) Final inspection JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 14 of 45 • a. A pre-cover inspection shall be conducted on all systems by the Designer of record or other licensed Designer or engineer where that person is taking responsibility to certify the system installation. b. For pressurized or proprietary systems- i. The Designer shall be responsible for all inspections during the construction of the OSS. ii. After completion of the system,when the system is fully functional the Designer shall contact the Health Officer or designee to schedule a joint inspection of the OSS. c. The Designer of record or other licensed Designer or engineer where that person is taking responsibility to certify the system installation shall submit a record drawing of the system installation including the items specified in this section. d. No part of any on-site sewage system installation shall be put into.use until final approval has been obtained from the Health Officer or designee. (6) Partial installation may be allowed and shall be subject to all of the following requirements and limitations: a. Installation shall take place prior to the expiration date of the permit and; b. The Health Officer or designee shall be notified of the intent to install the system as described in this section and; c. At a minimum the treatment and disposal components shall be installed and; d. The system shall be vested only for the portions that are installed and; e. The system shall be subject to review at the time of building permit for a structure to use the system under 8.15.060(3) and; f. A report shall be submitted by the designer of record or other licensed designer or engineer where that person is taking responsibility to certify the system installation. The report shall provide details on what was installed and shall be accompanied by a drawing locating the components that were installed prior to the expiration of the permit. g. An additional inspection and/or permit, with appropriate fees, may be required to complete the installation and finalize the system. (7) Final approval of on-site systems by the Health Officer can be made only after; a. Satisfactory inspection of the installed system b. Receipt by`JCPH of record drawings of the final construction with the operational settings and;irstallation data report,' c. Receipt of the Homeowner Operations and Monitoring Manual, and d. Compliance with installation conditions of the permit (8) If installation or workmanship of the on-site sewage system does not meet the requirements of this code or conditions of the permit, the Health Officer or designee shall order corrections and cause a subsequent inspection to be made. Fees may be charged for subsequent inspections, (9) Designer inspections. 'Nothing contained herein shall prohibit the Designer of record from requiring additional Designer-performed inspections to ensure compliance with the design and regulations. (10) Record Drawings: a. After installation of the sewage disposal system has been completed, a scaled and dimensional record drawing of the sewage disposal system shall be prepared by the Designer of the system as specified in JCC 8.15.110 (2)and (3) on forms provided or approved by JCPH. b. The record drawing shall include: i. Information identified on the JCPH"Final Inspection Report" Form as applicable to the system installed; JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 15 of 45 i ii. Measurements to existing site features enabling the first tank manhole to be easily located; iii. A dimensioned reserve area; iv. For repaired or altered OSS, the new, repaired or altered components with their relationship to the existing system; • v. North direction indicated; vi. Location of all sewage system components; vii. Stub outs; viii. Tightlines; ix. Pump and/or siphon chamber(s); x. D-box(s); xi. Drainfield lines or bed and fill area(s)when applicable; xii. Other treatment components—sand filter, proprietary device, disinfection unit; xiii. Driveway—existing and/or proposed; xiv. Building(s) size, shape and placement; xv. Water line(s); xvi. Location of utility and/or other easements; xvii. Slope(s) -direction and percent; xviii. Cuts, banks, terraces; xix. Foundations; xx. Property lines; xxi. Surface waters, springs, wells; xxii. Additional information as required for systems that are covered by Washington State Guidelines; xxiii. Designer's stamp and signature, and date of installation; xxiv. Other pertinent information. (11) The Designer shall provide to the property owner: a. One copy of the Homeowners Operations and Monitoring Manual and, b. The"record drawing"of the completed system with the operational settings and installation data. (12) A Pre-occupancy Inspection prior to occupancy of a residence shall be required if there were no permanent structures connected to the OSS and the system requires a pump or siphon or there was not permanent power wired to a permanent structure connected to the OSS at the time of finalization of the OSS permit. This inspection may be performed by the Health • Department, Designer, or a Certified Operations and Maintenance Specialist. This inspection shall verify that conditions are consistent with the final inspection and system settings are the same. The inspection report shall be submitted on forms provided or approved by JCPH. Fees shall be charged for inspection. JCC 8.15.120 SEWAGE SYSTEM INSTALLER (1) Certificate Required. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in construction, alteration, repair or modification of on-site sewage systems without first having been issued a Septic System Installer's Certificate by the Health Officer. (2) Requirements for Sewage System Installer shall include the following: a. Application shall be made on forms provided by the Health Officer. b. Certificate and/or application fees as set forth in the Fee Schedule shall be payable to JCPH. c. Written proof showing a minimum of one year experience under the direct supervision of JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 16 of 45 • a Certified Installer, Designer or Operation and Monitoring Specialist. Completion of classroom training specific to on-site sewage system installation as approved by JCPH may be substituted for up to six months of work experience. d. Such certificate shall be issued only after the applicant has indicated a basic knowledge of the proper installation and function of a sewage system and knowledge of the provisions of this chapter and WAC 246-272A by successful completion of a JCPH examination. If the applicant scores below 70 percent, a license shall not be granted and the applicant may request to take the next available examination. Fees for reexamination shall be required. (3) Renewal of Certificate. Application is required annually for certificate renewal. All certificate renewal applications, along with the required bond, renewal fee, and verification of continuing education shall be submitted to the Health Officer no later than March 1. The Certificate shall not be issued or renewed if the applicant is found by the Health Officer to be out of compliance or in violation of the provisions of this chapter. (4) Lapse of certification for lack of bond, payment of fees or verification of continuing education shall require completion and passage of the JCPH examination and provision of items identified. (5)An Installer's Certificate is not transferable. (6)An Installer's Certificate grants authority to install any on-site sewage system approved for use in the State of Washington, EXCEPT in the case of a proprietary product where a special authorization, in writing, is required by the manufacturer or patent holder. (7)A Jefferson County Certified Installer, or Site Installer as defined in JCC 8.15.420050 shall be present on the site during all phases of system installation. (8) Maintenance Items; including those listed in JCC8,15.1 0 (4) b. and WAC 246-272A (2), shall Formatted Numbered+Level 1+ be reported on an inspection report to JCPH in an approved format. Numbering style:1,2,3,...+Start at:1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at. (1-)-(9) Exception. A bona fide resident owner may construct, alter, repair, or modify a permitted on- o°+Tab after: 0.35°+Indent at: site sewage system on his/her own property for his/her own use without obtaining an Installer's 0.25°,Tabs: 0.25,List tab+Not at Certificate, PROVIDED: 035° a. That he/she complies with other terms of this chapter, WAC 246-272A-0250, AND b. That he/she installs no more than one (1) system in any one (1) calendar year, AND c. The on-sitesewage system is intended to serve the primary residence of the owner, AND d. The resident,owner does not arrange for, nor contract, nor hire, with or without reimbursement, any person or concern to perform that work, unless that person is a Jefferson County Certified Sewage System Installer as set forth in this section, AND e. The sewage system is located on the same lot as the residence or situated on adjoining property controlled by the owner and legally listed as an encumbrance, AND f. Prior to beginning installation the Health Officer or designee AND the Designer are contacted to schedule required inspections, AND t�%� 1Eij A property owner maynot install the OSS and its components, unless specifically t p p y p p � y � Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ allowed by the Health Officer or designee, if the site meets any of the following criteria: Numbering style:1,2,3,...+Start at:1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at: i. Has horizontal or vertical separations less than required in WAC 246-272A; o°+Tab after: 0.35"+Indent at: ii. Receives commercial or industrial wastewater as defined in WAC 246-272A; 0.25',Tabs: 0.25",List tab+Not at iii. Is permitted as a nonconforming repair; 0.35 iv. Has a reduced drainfield size of 50%or less; v. Is within 200' of surface water, as measured from the ordinary high water mark; vi. Is within 200' of a Category I or II wetland; vii. Is in a 100yr floodplain, as defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency; viii. Is in a Special Aquifer Recharge Protection Areas as defined in JCC 18.15.240 or JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 17 of 45 as amended; ix. Is in a Marine Recovery Area; x. Is adjacent to a marine shoreline. k i ij Site Installer. A Certified Sewage System Installer may sponsor a site installer to be ` Formatted:Indent:Left: responsible for compliance with WAC 246-272A. The Certified Installer shall inform the Hanging: 0.38",Numbered+Level1+Numbering style:I,2,3,...+ Health Officer of the site installer's name(s) and of any changes in employment status of star-tat 1+Alignment:Left+ sponsored site installers. Site installers must pass the Installer's exam and maintain their Aligned at: 0"+Tab after 0.35"+ Indent at: 0.25" annual certificate. I (4)(12) Bond and Insurance Required. Prior to the issuance of a Sewage System Installer's Certificate,the applicant must be in possession of a bond obtained in accordance with the Special or General Contractors Laws of the State of Washington running to Jefferson County Public Health on a form approved by JCPH in the sum of$20,000 and executed by a surety company duly authorized to do business in the state of Washington. The bond shall be conditioned that the holder of the certificate and his/her agents, in performing work governed by these rules and regulations, shall exercise all reasonable care and skill and shall comply with all the terms and conditions of these rules and regulations. The bond must be kept in effect during the period of time for which the certificate is issued and cancellation of the bond shall automatically suspend the certificate. The bond shall run for a period of thirty-six (36) months following termination of the certificate. Applicant shall provide proof of business liability insurance in the minimum amount of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00) in accordance with the Special or General Contractors Laws of the State of Washington. EXCEPT, site installers working for or under the direction of a general contractor who is also a certified installer may have this requirement waived if the general contractor provides a written statement indicating their assumption of responsibility for the individual's work, and agreement to coverage of the individual by the general contractor's bond and liability insurance. {12)(13) Continuing Education. Each installer shall obtain a minimum of eight(8) hours of approved classroom training every two (2)years. Subject matter must be directly related to on-site sewage disposal and beacceptable to the'Health Officer. Proof of training shall be submitted annually with application for certificate renewal. {43}(14) Suspe'nslon/Revocation. A sewage system Installers certificate may be revoked or suspended as set forth in JCC 8.15`180 if he/she has been found to be in noncompliance with provisions of this.chapter or has performed with negligence, incompetence or • misrepresentation. 8.15.130 SEPTIC TANK PUMPERS (1) Certificate Required.- It shall be unlawful for any person,firm, or corporation to engage in the activity of cleaning any septic tank, pump chamber, chemical toilet, or removing other accumulations of sewage without first having obtained a Septic Tank Pumper's Certificate from the Health Officer. (2) Renewal of Certificate. Application is required annually for certificate renewal. All certificate renewal applications, along with the required bond, renewal fee, and verification of continuing education shall be submitted to the Health Officer no later than March 1. The Certificate shall not be issued or renewed if the applicant is found by the Health Officer to be out of compliance or in violation of the provisions of this chapter. (3)A Septic Tank Pumper's Certificate is not transferable. JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 18 of 45 • (4) Septage Disposal Site Approval. It shall be unlawful to dispose of septic tank pumpings or other accumulated sewage at any location other than disposal sites designated and approved by the Washington State Department of Ecology. 1110No material/substance shall be discharged into any component of the OSS during pumping or maintenance excepting that tank/s may be filled with water to prevent floatation. Access risers and monitoring ports shall be secured against tampering and accidental access ' Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ prior to leaving a site where a tank has been serviced or inspected. Numbering style:1,z,3,._+Start at:1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at: t__ f') Reporting Requirements. 0"+Tab after: 0.35"+Indent at: a. Each pumper shall submit to the Health Officer not later than the tenth day of each0.25",Tabs.Not at 0 35" month a report on a form provided by JCPH. Said report shall contain: i. The dates, sources, disposal site, disposal receipts, and volume of each load of wastes handled from the preceding calendar month. ii. Vacuuming system on each occurrence with the date and physical address and property owner name. iii. Hydro-jetting system on each occurrence with the date and physical address and property owner name. iv. Each pumper shall list portable toilet locations, the frequency of service and the - Formatted:Numbered+Level:3+ disposal location on the monthly report. Numbering Style:i,ii,iii,...+Start at 1+Alignment:Right+Aligned at: b. Each pumper shall complete an inspection report at each'site where a holding tank, 1.13"+Tab after: 1.25"+Indent at: septic tank or pump chamber, is serviced. Inspection reports shall be submitted in the 1.25' format and manner prescribed byto JCPH: Said report shall include at a minimum the following information: i. Measured depth of scum and sludge in the,septic tank and pump chamber if present. ii. Condition of tank(s), baffles, risers,;screens iii. Record--Signs of backflow from drainfield iv. Record sSigns of ground water infiltration into tank(s) v.Each pumper shall list portable toilet locations, the frequency of service and the - Formatted:Bullets and Numbering disposal location on the monthly report.` c By suicOlitting these reports, the pumper shall warrant that they have performed Formatted:Indent:Left: 0.5" inspection`of the items unde-`815.130(7'i b and acc:Irately reported the results. (2)(8 Pump Tank Requirements. Pumping,.equipment must be presented to JCPH for inspection - Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ 0 at the time of certificate application and renewal or upon request of the health officer. Numbering style:1,z,3,...+Start a. The pump tank must be of at least 1,000 gallons in capacity and must be in good repair at:1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at:0"+Tabafter 0.35"+Indent at: and of cleanable construction. 0.25",Tabs: 0.25",List tab+Not at b. All hoses and pumping'equipment shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition while o.3s° stored or in transit. c. All discharge valves shall be in good repair, free from leaks and be fitted with watertight caps.' d. The name of the operating firm shall be prominently displayed on the sides of the vehicle. (3)(9) Bond Required. Prior to the issuance of a Septic Tank Pumper's Certificate, the applicant - - 'Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ must post a bond with JCPH in a form approved by the Prosecuting Attorney of Jefferson Numbering Style:1,2,3,...+Start at:1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at: County, and executed by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of o"+Tab after: 0.35'+Indent at: Washington, in the sum of two thousand dollars ($2,000). 0.25',Tabs: 0.25",List tab+Not at {':r0) Continuing Education. Each pumper shall obtain a minimum of six (6) hours of 0.35" approved classroom training every two (2) years. Subject matter must be directly related to Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ Numbering Style:1,2,3,..+Start on-site sewage disposal and be acceptable to the Health Officer. Proof of training shall be at:1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at: submitted annually with application for renewal. 0"+Tab after: 0.35"+Indent at: 0,25",Tabs:Not at 0.35" JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 19 of 45 i - Suspension/Revocation. A Septic Tank Pumper's Certificate may be revoked or suspended ' Formatted:Indent:Hanging: 0.38°, as set forth in 8.15.180 if he/she has been found to be in noncompliance with the terms of this ; Numbered+Level:1+Numbering Style:1,2,3,...+Start at:1+ chapter or has performed with negligence, incompetence or misrepresentation. Alignment:Left+Aligned at: 0"+ Tab after: 0.35"+Indent at: 0.25, Tabs: 0.25",List tab+Not at 0.35" 8.15.140 OPERATION AND MONITORING SPECIALIST Formatted:Indent:Left: -0.13" (1) Certificate required. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in any Formatted:Numbez�s+L+scan+ operation and maintenance or mlrnonitoring inspection required by JCPH without first having Numbat:1+Alignment.Left+Aligned at been issued an Operation and Monitoring Specialist Certificate by the Health Officer, EXCEPT, 0"+Tab after: 0.35"+Indent at: 0.25",Tabs:Not at 0.35" as identified in 8.15.150 (6). . (2)A sewage system Operation and Monitoring Specialist Certificate shall not be transferable. (3) Requirements for Monitoring Specialist Certificate shall include all of the following: a. Application shall be made on forms provided by the Health Officer. b. Certificate and/or application fees as set forth in the Fee Schedule shall be payable to JCPH. c. Written proof showing a minimum of one-year experience under the direct supervision of a Certified Installer, Designer or Operation and Monitoring Specialist or other experience as approved by the Health Officer. Completion of classroom training specific to on-site sewage system operation and maintenance as approved by JCPH may be substituted for up to six months work experience. d. Written proof of completion of a minimum of sixteen (16) education contact hours of training in on-site wastewater treatment, operation and maintenance at the Northwest On-site Wastewater Training Center or equivalent. e. Take and pass a written examination to cteterrnilne-verify:the applicant's knowledge of the operation and monitoring requirements, both herein and in WAC 246-272A or as amended, for the on-site sewage systems.approved by the Washington State Department of Health, excepting those proprietary devices requiring a special authorization from the system proprietor.A passing score is a minin"Ium of 70% correct. (4) Scope of Practice Numbering Style:1,2,3,.. t Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ .+start a. The Operations andMonitoring Specialist may complete regular rnaifteraflce monitoring at:1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at: of an'on-site sewage system including: 0"+Tab after: 0.35"+Indent at i. Measuring levels of sludge,scum and liquid in the system components„ 0.25",Tabs:Not at 0,35"-- — — ii. Visual evaluation of the condition of all system components„ iii. Inspect and report the condition of system components; monitoring ports and the • surface above the drainfield/disposal area,; or iv. `Record information from devices such as cycle counter or operating hour meters 'and water meters. b. The Operations and Monitoring Specialist may complete the following maintenance if authorized by the homeowner: i. Clean,pump screen or outlet baffle screen,; ii. Install and repair septic tank lids, risers and baffles.; iii. Install or adjust flow distribution devices in a distribution box, - Formatted:Bullets and Numbering 8,.i v. Replace pumps, float switches, and check valves intended to prevent the back ' Formatted:Bullets and Numbering flow of effluent into the pump chamber,within Washington State Labor and Industry requirements, of i',1 v. Make repairs to a septic tank or pump chamber to correct a condition of ground water intrusion or leakage,: v s;'i. Excavate for purposes of affixing sweeping 45 degree angle lateral ends and removable end caps on manifolds and lateral lines,for purposes of maintenance, such as flushing,jetting and brushing. JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 20 of 45 II c. The Operations and Monitoring Specialist shall not: i. Pump the septic tank and/or pump chamber, EXCEPT in the case where he/she also holds a valid Septic Tank Pumper's Certificate; ii. Excavate an OSS's drainfield or any drainfield component, EXCEPT as stated in III 8.15.140 (4) b. above, OR in the case where he/she also holds a valid Installer's Certificate; iii. Alter devices such as cycle counters or operating hour meters without the prior written approval of JCPH; iv. Alter or replace any portion of the subsurface disposal component or pretreatment components, EXCEPT as stated in 8.15.140 (4) b.-(v}vi. and EXCEPT in the case where he/she also holds a valid Installer's Certificate and a permit has been obtained for such work; or v. Replace or alter devices that monitor or regulate the distribution of the effluent, EXCEPT as noted in (4) b. iii. d. The Operations and Monitoring Specialist may lose portions of the f: SS to create a Formatted:Bullets and Numbering scaled location diagram with measurements top incanent objects. To complete or final a permit the OSS components must be verified by J-OPH inspection. e. Access risers and monitoring ports shall be secured against tampering and accidental Formatted:Numbered+Level:2+ access prior to leaving a site where an OSS has been serviced or inspected. Numbering Style:a,b,c,_.+Start at:1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at: (5)The Operations and Monitoring Specialist shall report failure of an on-site sewage system to - 0.5'+Tab after: 0.75°+Indent at: JCPH within 24 hours of first identifying the failure. 0.75,E (6) Inspection Reports shall be submitted by the Operations and Monitoring Specialist to JCPH or Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ other authorized agency within thirty (30)days following the inspection. Numbering Style:1,2,3, . +Start at 1+Alignment Left+Aligned at. a. The reports shall be submitted in the fof map and smanre r'prescribed by JCPH. 0 +Tab after: 0.35 +Indent at: b. Fees shall be charged for each rep submitted vvithit,he exception of those submitted - .,,..0.25".,Tabs:,Not at 0.357 within 60 days to follow-up orre'c Ions Identifed iii a previous report. i Formatted.gullets and Numbering c. Fees due to Jefferson Cour) or submi I of In ection reports shall be payable within - Formatted:Bullets and Numbering 30 days of invoice. ,ii,,, ! a=f aFf 1` Formatted:Bullets and Numbering d. By su ` • ing the report the Operation anl' onitoring Specialists shall warrant that they have !pled and a* ly reported all current system and site conditions. j R' L i 'mum,the `; u »ring inspection shall include a site visit and a visual insr),of all tank-I,; ;. .basins,treatment units, disposal area and other • co n of the syste s detailed on the record drawing or site plan on record i, i ,,i1';' e. Maintenance itema1eh1pleted, including those listed in 8.140 (4) b, shall be reported on an inspection report tt p@Fi in an approved format within thirty(30) days of completion. t34(7) 4 4 e- . 'e e i i ei ' a • ..e--.-ist.& -- _ -e .'•_a e* e al + _. Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ from either t anufactu or patent holder mayoperate erate and-maintainproprietary-devices Numbering Style:1,2,3, ..+Start pat (� at:1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at. governed-t444 €, i1 . ar proprietary products that require monitoring and maintenance by 0'+Tab after: 0.35 +Indent at: an authorized PatitoitiViii4 O&M Specialist shall not monitor and maintain these products unless 0.25',Tabs Not at 0.35° he/she has obtained written authorization from the manufacturer or patent holder. (7-)(8) Continuing Education. Each Operations and Monitoring Specialist shall obtain a minimum of eight(8) hours of approved classroom training pertaining to on-site sewage treatment and disposal every two (2)years. Proof of training shall be submitted annually with application for renewal. ',8'4,-c-,1)) Bond Required. Prior to the issuance of an Operation and Monitoring Specialist Certificate, Formatted:Indent:Hanging: 0.38", the applicant must be in possession of a bond obtained in accordance with the Special or . Numbered+Level:1+Numbering Style:1,2,3,..+Start at:1+ General Contractors Laws of the State of Washington and provide proof of business liability 'Argument:Left+Aligned at: o°+ insurance in the minimum amount of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00). Tab after: 0.35"+Indent at: 0.25", Tabs:Not at 0.35" JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 21 of 45 0 k10) Renewal of Certificate. Application is required annually for certificate renewal. All certificate renewal applications, along with the required bond, renewal fee, and verification of continuing education shall be submitted to the Health Officer by March 1. a. The certificate shall not be issued or renewed if the applicant is found by the Health i, I Formatted:Bullets and Numbering 10 Officer to be out of compliance or in violation of any the provision ins-of this chapter. b. After March 1 of any particular year,the certificate issued for the prior year shall become void. c. If an O&M Specialist's certification lapses or becomes void the applicant cannot renew a certificate. The individual must comply with all requirements of this section in the same manner as a new applicant, including passing the written exam. 11) JCPH reserves the right to observe, audit. or inspect the-on-site!sewage system and related Formatted:Indent:Hanging: 0.38 '; activities of certificate holders. ; Numbered+Level:1+Numbering I Style:1,2,3,...+Start at:1+ 9))(12) Suspension/Revocation. An Operation and Monitoring Specialist's Certificate may be `Alignment Left+Aligned at 0"+ revoked or suspended as set forth in 8.15.180 if he/she has been found to be in noncompliance Tab after: 0.35"+Indent at: 0.25, p Tabs Not at 0.35" with the terms of this chapter or has performed with negligence, incompetence or misrepresentation. 8.15.145 Homeowner Inspection Authorization .d `. .a (1) Inspection Authorization required. A property o ritmay complete F tin (Oring inspections -- -- Formatted Indent Left 0", required in this code for the system types andtH t -;tioguency idents: ed in Table 1 after Numbered 3 Level:s11+Numbering receiving a Homeowner Inspection Authorisation frd tl iHealt I Officer. Alignment:Left+Aligned at 0.25 + a. Authorization allows the authod etion hpideri r spect an eligible on-site sewage Tab Tabs:after: zs,List tab entat:a 0 5', system serving the single famil Vsidence, du l �br other structure appurtenant to t Formatted Numbered+Level.2+ the single family resldend�lon p pertilthat he h owns. Numbering Style a b, +start b. Authorization for propertie that inclU a commercial activity, including those at:1+Alignment Left+Aligned at categorized as a `home-business urldr,JCC Chapter 18, may be considered based 0.75"+Tab after: 1"+Indent at: 1" on a number of factors including but not tiited to waste strength, use of hazardous materials. proximity to surface water, and others as determined by the Health Officer. c. At the time,of authorization a homeowner must register for each OSS where they will be con g a monitotinglhspection. The homeowner must list the Assessor's Parcea?n rland septic case number for each such OSS that will be subject to the Ho eowner� Cl ection Authorization. • d A Homeowner 1 ton Authorization is issued to a specific individual and shall not • transferable. 'j i ,. e. Omeowner Ins a ion Authorization is valid for the period of ownership of the ,F atted:Indent:Left: 0,75", No , ` t onsite s age system/s listed in the initial property/system registration. bullets or numbering Re` ops required for a new property or new onsite sewage system on the Formatted:Indent:Lefto IP 4/ , Numbered+Level:1+Numbering props ., ),,>if Style:1,2,3,...+Start at:1+ * ' 1 Alignment:Left+Aligned at: 0.25"+ (2) Requirements for a Homeowner Inspection Authorization shall include all of the following: -•` i Tab after: 0.5"+Indent at: 0.5", a. Application shall be made on forms provided by JCPH and shall specify the OSS/s to Tabs o_zs usttab+Not at o.s be inspected. Formatted.Numbered+Level:2+ Numbering Style:a,b,c,...+Start b. Authorization and/or application fees as set forth in the Fee Schedule shall be at:1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at: payable to JCPH at the time of application submittal. 0.75"+Tab after: 1"+Indent at: 1" c. Submit documentation to JCPH showing satisfactory completion of JCPH approved training, Training must include: Formatted:Numbered+Level:3+ Numbering Style:i,ti,lit,..+Start at: i, Basics of OSS operation, monitoring and maintenance and 1+Alignment:Right+Aligned at: ii. How to conduct a monitoring inspection and report the results. 1.38"+Tab after: 1.5"+Indent at: 1.5" JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 22 of 45 • • d. Take and pass an examination from a JCPH approved agency within the past year to- Formatted:Numbered+Level:2+ verify the applicant's knowledge of the operation and monitoring for their system. Numbering style:a,b,c,...+Start at:1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at: (3)The Homeowner Inspection Authorization does not authorize the holder of that authorization,,, 0.75"+Tab after: 1"+Indent at: 1" to: Numb a. Repair an OSS of which they are not a resident owner, Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ b. Inspect or maintain a proprietary product that requires monitoring and maintenance Numbering style:1,2,3,...+ t ' at:1+Alignment:Left+Aligneded at: by a manufacturer authorized person, unless they provide written documentation 0.25"+Tab after: 0.5"+Indent at: from the manufacturer that they have received training and are authorized to 0.5" complete inspections and maintain the specific product. Formatted:Numbered+Level:2+ 41The Homeowner inspection Authorization holder shall report failure of an on-site sewage Numbering style:a,b,c,...+start ( p p g " at:1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at: system to JCPH within 24 hours of first identifying the faittrre 0.75"+Tab after: 1"+Indent at: 1" (5) Monitoring Inspection Reports shall be submitted by theiAuthorizatio#holder to JCPH or other authorized agency within thirty (30)days follovying the inspUlO w4 Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ Numbering Style:1,2,3,...+Start a. The reports shall be submitted in a format and manner presc1 e #y JCPH and; at:1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at: b. Shall be accompanied by the required fees t the exception ldse submitted 0.25"+Tab after: 0.5"+Indent at: within 60 days to follow-up on corrections identified in the previou4frport _: " obs (6) For each monitoring inspection report submitted the home iwvner will affirm'fJi the haveFormatted:Numbered+Level:2+ y Numbering Style:a,b,c,..+Start reviewed the approved course materials and the Fieldlr1Sddpn Guide. at:1+Alignment.Left+Aligned at: (7)A family member may apply to perform the monitoring inspe h.end submit the report for 0.75'+Tab after: 1 +Indent at 1" an eligible OSS owned by an infirm elderly, disabled parent olaes ,i nmediate family - - , ' Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ member. a: ' iiib, 1 . ¢G Numbering Style:1,2,3,...+Start a. The Owner must sign the applicatith'and adnowledgement(hat they are responsible" at:1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at: for the inspection. i 0.25"+Tab after: 0.5"+Indent at: 0.5" b. The Owner must complete the 9oproveWtrarriihd. .i° c. The person proposing to perfoeMi the monitoring inspection must meet all Formatted:Numbered+Level:2+ S Numbering Style:a,b,c,...+Start requirements identified irtr 15.145 (2)sand document on the report that they at:1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at. completed the inspecttof 1 0.75"+Tab after: 1"+Indent at 1" d. The requirements of.Section 8 a. and b, above may be waived by the Health Officer if circumstances do not allow the Owner to sign and acknowledge the application or take.`thetraining. e. Application to complete a monitoring inspection for a non-family member may be considered by the Health Officer on a case by case basis. 40 (8)JCPH reserve t p ctc9ht to observed edit, or inspect the on-site sewage system and related' Formatted:Bullets and Numbering activities fhomeo\l+iti rs authorize o complete inspections under this section. (3)(9) "pension/Revocation. A Homeowner Inspection Authorization may be suspended ' Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ or revoked as set forth in 8;15 180 if he/she has been found to be in non-compliance with Numbering Style:1,2,3,...+Start at:1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at: the terrlattt,pf this chapter or`has performed with negligence; incompetence or o 25"+Tab after: 0.5"+Indent at: misreprertation, 0 5" Formatted:Font:Not Bold 8.15.150 OPERATION,MAINTENANCE AND MONITORING (1) Responsibility of Owner(s). The owner of every residence, business, or other place where persons congregate, reside or are employed that is served by an OSS, and each person with access to deposit materials in the OSS shall use, operate, and maintain the system to eliminate the risk to the public associated with improperly treated sewage. Owners' duties are included, without limitation, in the following list: a. They shall comply with the conditions stated on the on-site sewage permit. b. They shall employ an approved pumper to remove the septage from the tank(s)when the level of solids and scum indicates that removal is necessary. The septic tank shall be pumped when the total amount of solids equals or exceeds one-third (1/3)the volume JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 23 of 45 • of the tank. The pump and/or siphon chamber(s) shall be pumped when solids are observed. c. They shall not use water in quantities that exceed the OSS's designed capacity for treatment and disposal. d. They shall not deposit solid, hazardous waste, or chemicals other than household • cleaners in the OSS. e. They shall not deposit waste or other material that causes the effluent entering the drainfield to exceed the parameters of residential/household waste strength. f. They shall not build any structure in the OSS area or reserve area without express, prior consent of the Health Officer. g. They shall neither place nor remove fill over the OSS or reserve area without express, prior consent of the Health Officer. h. They shall not pave or place other impervious cover over the OSS or reserve area. i. They shall divert drains, such as footing or roof drains away from the area of the OSS. j. They shall comply with inspection requirements in JCC 8.15.150,-an€VVAC 246- 2-72Aand JCPH Policy 04-01 as adopted by the Board of Health as amended or replaced. k They shall complete-provide maintenance and needed repairs of-the-OSS-as • Formatted:Bullets and Numbering --e------e-- - -- --: e .e . to promptly return the OSS system to a proper operating condition. They shall obtain permits where required by local and state codes.: I. They shall ensure that all monitoring and maintenance is performed by an authorized ,Formatted:Bullets and Numbering person and reported to JCPH in the prescribed timeframe and approved format. l-m. They should not dispose of excess food wastevia a garbage disposal. • Formatted:Bullets and Numbering m.n They should not drive, park or store vehicles or equipment over the drainfield or reserve area. o-,o. They should not allow livestock access to the OSS area or reserve area. o-p. They shall comply with WAC 246-272A-:270. . rg q. They may complete opltpring inspectit Ir any eligible OSS serving a single family h residerle or duplex perty they own o lite frequency identified in Table 1 after meeting� requiretents of JCC 8.15.145 (2)- (2) Breach of Ownor's,Responsibilities'. An owner's or occupier's failure to fulfill any of the responsibilities in 8.15:150 (1) shall be a basis for a Notice of Violation and for the Health Officer to decline to issue approval for further development on the parcel. (3)Where a proprietary product is included as a part of the onsite sewage system a notice 41 restrictive covenant shall be placed on the title of the property providing notice that the site is served by an alternative method of sewage disposal and requires regular maintenance that must be performed by a person authorized by the device manufacturer and certified by JCPH. This notice shall be recorded prior to final approval of the system on forms approved by JCPH. (4)The Health Officer shall be responsible to make available written guidance on the proper maintenance and operation of the OSS to the owner. Information shall be made available to the public atby JCPH and-the Jefferson-County Department of Commun,ty Development ent locations and-shalt be--mailed or}a-periodic basis to owners--of-OS—S-by-the-Healthi--O#iiser-or nietfier-designated-representative. (5)The Health Officer shall be responsible to retain access to monitoring information submitted to Formatted:Bullets and Numbering JCPH according to the records retention schedule for review by property owner or interested parties. 6) Certificate or Authorization required for monitoring and maintenance a, It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, other than JCPH, to engage in any Monitoring Inspection required under these regulations without holding either: I. A valid Operations and Monitoring Specialist certification from JCPH or JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 24 of 45 • ` . ii. A valid license from the Washington Departmenof Licensing to design on-site sewage systems pursuant to Chapter 18120 RCW, or iii A licensed engineer pursuant to chapter 1843 RCW or iv. A valid Homeowner Inspection Authorization for a specific property or properties. S b. \tsha)| beunlawf |hnranyparson �rmo/oorporoUontopa�nrmmaintonanoeonan ass without holding a valid Designer License or certification from JCPH as an Installer, O&M Specialist, or Pumper. This includes vacuuming or jetting an OSS. EXCEPT property owners may perform maintenance on their own OSS . (5)(7) On-site Sewage System Inspection Requirements. a. The owner shall cnsure assure that the OSS receives a completeevaluation f th system components and/or property to determine maintenance needs and compliance with regu|mbunoand any permita i |l/�` ' / At least once every uvthree years for ail ^y^ ~ Formatted Bullets and Numbering and gravity drainfield: ,0 :. - ,il0t, ii. Annually for all other systems unless moricifreque4iinspectiOnaiere spedfied by these regulations or the local health officeitlifiiliiir 'tolliilOW bOn-site Sewage Systems in Jefferson County sha lf,lbelilispected at the identified frequency by an approved monitoring entity that nieetejOleistandards in 8.15.140 or 8 15.145 when and where applicable. See Table 1a.n-''.'":.. .'r,t; 1,:t- ty-aryapproved c. Annual Monitoring Inspection by a certitted O&M Specialist or,Vcensed Designer is .required for an OSS that: d' � i. Receives wastewater of greater than residep41 trength. ii. Receives wastewater from.4:1pbcf-ser v ice e0iiapipihment. iii. Includes an aerobic treatment unitiproprietarylreatment unit listed by Washington State Department of 14alth or inclUdes coo irrigation as a component of the system. -iiiiiiiiii' d. InspeofiOri by a certified O&M Specialist,'Licerised Designer or JCPH is required: � ` ��""=�d:o*w��_ �mNumbering W^ l�,mauau:������� y a or gner —��en�UP ' ~ - - ===- -__04to the homeowner for a specific OSS system. l ^ '��*a�m.�m��*Numbering 111) iiiIte n l'compliancettignitk‘einspection frequency identified in JCC 8,15.150 (7)a. The ill Monitoring Ins$00,bn Report shall be on file with JCPH prior to the salecx ivq1,Athe time oiapplication for building permit on the property per JCPH 1oIlcy 04 | V. f�Ulecl or amended. N�lb ��ofapplication for other land use orgovernmental actions including but not limited to: 1. Land Divisions where an existing OSS is part of the proposal, 2. Conditional Use permit, 3. Boundary Line Adjustment where an existing OSS is part of the proposal. e. Where there are no county records regarding the type, size, location and other applicable information on a septic system, a site plan identifying the tank location and other components must be completed by a certified O&M Specialist or Licensed Designer and submitted to JCPH prior to any inspection by a homeowner holding an Inspection Authorization. JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 25 of 45 f. Fees for inspections and monitoring or maintenance contracts shall be set by the service proviider.Treatment-devices and Proprietary product Existing--and proposed systems that-include-a- treatment-dev-ice or-prnprietary--product in-order-to-meet-a-treotmen-t standard e • _• ---e er 2116-272A WAC or - _. -'_: s- _ - Depar a of Health Guideline-reqs+it-es-4FtgOiflg doer-at-ion-and-maintenance as a C0fditian--of - s-_ _. - - -_- _ -cstablishee . _ '4% A Said inspections-stall-be-completed-by-personnel-author+zed-by-the--r anufaetucer-and certified by JCPH. d-.Ovvnere-ef-e t+ag-..and-+ w-OSS generating--waste-avater-o€greater=thanresidential strong - - - •_ _e s - -- • ss-shall-be-inspected annually by an approved monitoring entity. d,g. The Health Officer may require more frequent inspections for systems where a problem has been identified. e.h Multiple Requirements. If the manufacturer, patent holder, state, JCPH, and any other relevant body have differing recommendations or requirements for inspection and maintenance intervals for an OSS or any component of the OSS, then the owner shall follow the most frequent service interval (6}(8) Operations and Monitoring Agreement. a. The owner of any site where a permit is issued for an on-site sewage component shall complete and record to the property title an Operations and Monitoring Agreement prior to finalization of the permit. The agreement shall be on a form approved by the Public Health Department. Bullets Numbering Um� ... Formatted: and ring compliance-with-the inspection-schedule specified in dG &-15-Table-1 beginning-with thee-ear-I'- _ --ts: c-The installation of-an OSS. the-rega-it-of-an OSS. e.T-he--modification-of arr Q S s e _ s .4* s • ./CrR1 : L signer-or hde'd-professional-engineer and_comply with-the-inspection sc104 .`-ifiee • . -3;4' 4 t -€4-begins-4 a • -., -. 46,st- the-#ellawing � Et events ,s ` • i+The pplicattritRhfar--a-bu d permit.on-the-site: iv tdentific-ati©n-tl 4RibSS-is in a-Marfne Recovery-Are-aor-a-Shellfish Protection e_ .:'-d-b-y-theJefferss. _e.- _e, s a - \tildentification that'a system has received a Waiver/Variance from State of Local g-Owners-of sewage-systems(conventional-,alternative and proprietary-systems after meeting-manufacturers training-repuirements)- may...obtain operations-and rfionitoringanspect+ons-ffom a-C-e ified--Mon+toeing-Spesiahst n lieii of'IDPH._Licensed Design er.-or-Gsensed-prafessiional-engineer-fonthe-following...inspecti+.n i-Roiitioe-0 l ii-The sale-or-transter-of-a-property +ii,T e-appl+eationfor-a--b d 9--pefmit--that-+s-not-siassifled-as-a-nexp-arision h Owners-of-esting-and-new-OSSS-generating waste-water of-greater-than--residential strength--+ne-luding-food--seervice-establishments-shall--be inspec-ted--annually--by-an approved.rx}onitoring-entity. JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 26 of 45 • 474(9) Operation and Monitoring Access Requirements. 4 Formatted;Bullets and Numbering a-.0n site-Sewage-Systems-in-Jefferson County shall be inspected-and maintained as set forth-in-JGC-.&45-TABLE-1-by-an-approved-rnonitoring-entity-that-meets the-standards set forth in 8.15.140. bra. AcGess-Restuifesi—The owner of the system shall provide access to the system for Formatted:Bullets and Numbering inspection and maintenance/monitoring as follows: i. Septic tank. Septic tanks shall be fitted with watertight pumping access risers to the ground surface over both compartments and over the outlet baffle, EXCEPT, as set forth in 8.15.090 (10). The risers shall have a means to lock or secure the lid against tampering and accidental access. ii. Pump Chamber. Pump chambers shall have a watertight riser to ground surface over the pump. The riser shall have a means to lock or secure the lid against tampering and accidental access. iii. Proprietary Devices and Disinfection Equipment. Access shall be provided as determined by the manufacturer or patent holder and shall include access to ground surface for effluent sample collection, observation and inspection of the unit. G:Fees-for-i-nsGtiens-and-Gontr,acts,-shall be set by-,#1,4 se ca provider, 4 Formatted:Bullets and Numbering (10) Inspection Report. The inspection report shall be submitted ia format and manner - Formatted:Font:(Default)Anal,Not prescribed by JCPH-on-JCP1=1-forms. The inspection report form shall be completed in full and Bold applicable fees paid for an inspection to be considered validii . '111q1111 20_1, 4110 illhiPliot hiNqi JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 27 of 45 4110 Table 1 Minimum monitoring inspection frequency by system type and who is eligible to complete the inspection. Time Conventional Gravity—no pump. Conventional w/pump,pressure Aerobic Treatment Unit distribution,mound,sandfilter,other (ATU), Proprietary public domain technology Device,Drip Irrigation Frequency of Inspection—every3 — Frequency of Inspection—every year Frequency of Inspection III years every year 055' not within OSS' is within OSSnot within OSS'is within risk category' All sites risk category. risk category' risk category- HO or Year 1 N/A N/A OMS or DES OMS or DES 'OMS or DES HO or : .H0 or Year 2 N/A NIA 'OMS or DES OMS or DES OMS or DES. HO or HO or HO or , HO or Year 3 i I il ,1P . oms op DEs OMS or DES OMS or DES OMS or DES n i,t,OMS,or DES "ii-ii ° L ii HO or Year 4 N/A N/A OMS or DES ''tiOAS or DEC OMS or DES HO or HO Or Year 5 N/A N/A ., ''OMS or DES OMS or DES OMS or DES HO or ,--i,i1 HO or ,. Year 6 OMS or DES omS-eHOES30MS or DES OMS or DES ,,! OMS or DES .,..,. ,. HO or '• - ,1 ' :, Year 7 N/A NIA ; ,Lp.os or#,ES• -; (,)•rA8 or DES •OMS or DES li . . i HO* ' HO or Year 8 NIA NiAllifilv eop r- oms ,. 0& .. OMS or DES OMS oDES , i itii"O Or HOrOi -t!;1[ii HO or Year 9 OMS Or.DES ,i!i ,:; 'OMS or DES OvisorPES OMS or DES OMS or DES y' "i:ThiH, HO or Year 10 N/A ltki : NIA ;; ;:'; .. ..;S or DES OMS or DES OMS or DES ':,16!i•iciM HO or HO or Year 11 ;NIA 'I ; ; . NIA •OMS or DE"S" OMS or DES OMS or DES IIII HOor ! , , HO or Year 12 j-!_; OilfS' r DES OMS or DES :'ON1S or DES UckIS or DES lilii OMS or DES 1 Formatted:Font:10 pt,Bold,Not ,i: ! ,"' 1 Superscript/Subscript Above schedulelrirta for the Itelbf the OSS,. . • i Formatted:Font:10 pt '-..- ----- : : HO=Homeowner W1r#5,.iie;ku 'thorizatioil FormattedFont10 pt OMS=Operation anti Ai#OTW pecialist DFS= Licensed On-site Sewage System Designer or Professional Engineer .1 Formatted Font 10 pt ' . Formatted:Font:10 pt OSS—includes all components of an onsite sewage system including tanks,transport lines,treatment and disposal ' . Formatted:Font:10 pt components. Risk Categories include any one of the followinFormatted:Font:10 pt aelements: • Setbacks—OSS,with components not meeting the current required setbacks to a well or surface water . . Formatted:Bullets and Numbering • • Shorelines—OSSiwith components within 200 of ordinary high water. Formatted:Font:10 pt • Floodplain--sites with OSS components'napped by FEMA as being within a'109 yearfloodplain Formatted:Font:10 pt • Waiver—OSS,with components not meeting the current required setbacks to a well or surface water. • OSS replacement or repairs riot meeting current code at the time of permitting. ., Formatted:Font:10 Pt (.1.)M5 or DES..Professionals inspecting ATU's and Proprietary Devices must have authorization by the manulacki:t,, Formatted:Bullets and Numbering to monitor and maintain these treatment units. Formatted:Font:10 pt JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 28 of 45 • 8.15.165 WAIVER OF STATE OR LOCAL REGULATIONS (1)Applicability. Any person who owns or operates an OSS may apply to the Health Officer for a waiver from any paragraph of these regulations. (2) Granting Requirements. a. The Health Officer may grant such a waiver if it finds that: i. Special circumstances exist that are not of the applicant's making; ii. An unnecessary hardship will occur without the waiver; iii. The Health Officer has determined that the waiver is consistent with the standards in, and the intent of, the public health protection purpose and objectives of these rules; iv. Corresponding mitigation measure(s)to assure that public health and water quality protection, at least equal to that established by these rules, is provided. b. The Health Officer may grant a waiver conditioned by a timetable if: i. Compliance with this regulation will require spreading of costs over a considerable time period; and ii. The timetable is for a period that is needed to comply with this regulation. c. The Health Officer may grant waivers from these regulations for standards that are more stringent than the standards of Chapter 246-272A WAC, or from provisions in these regulations that are not contained in Chapter 246- 272A without Department of Health approval. (3) Application. a. The application shall be made on forms provided by JCPH and accompanied by all information required by the Health Officer or designee. b. The Health Officer may request additional information if required to make a decision. c. An application for a waiver, or for the renewal thereof, submitted to the Health • Officer shall be approved or disapproved by the Health Officer within ninety (90) calendar days of receipt unless the applicant and the Health Officer agree to'a continuance. (4) Renewal. The Health Officer may renew any waiver granted pursuant to this paragraph on terms and conditions and for periods that would be appropriate on initial granting of a waiver.'No renewal shall be granted except on written application. Any such application shall be made at least sixty (60) calendar days prior to the expiration of the variance. JCC 8.15.170 APPEAL/HEARING I (1) Appeal of Public Health Action— Health Officer Administrative Hearing. Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ Any person aggrieved by the contents of a notice and order to correct violation Numbering style:1,2,3,...+start at:1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at: issued under this regulation, or by any inspection, permit issuance or enforcement 0"+Tab after: 0"+Indent at: action conducted by Public Health under this regulation, may request, in writing, a 0.25",Tabs: 0.25",List tab+Not at hearing before the Health Officer or his or her designee. The appellant shall submit o°+ 0.35 JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 29 of 45 specific statements in writing of the reason why error is assigned to the decision of Public Health. Such request shall be presented to the Health Officer within ten (10) business days of the action appealed; except in the case of a suspension, the request for a hearing must be made within five (5) business days. Upon receipt of such request together with hearing fees, the Health Officer shall notify the person of the time, date, and place of such hearing, which shall be set at a mutually convenient time not less than five (5) business days nor more than thirty (30) business days from the date the request was received. The Health Officer will issue a decision upholding or reversing Public Health's action. The Health Officer may require additional actions as part of the decision. (2) Appeal of Administrative Hearing. a. Any person aggrieved by the findings or required actions of an administrative hearing shall have the right to appeal the matter by requesting a hearing before the Board of Health. Such notice of appeal shall be in writing and presented to the Health Officer within five (5) business days of the findings and actions from the administrative hearing and shall be accompanied by a fee as established in the current Public Health fee schedule. The appellant shall submit specific statements in writing of the reason why error is assigned to the decision of the Health Officer. The appellant and the Health Officer may submit additional information to the Board of Health for review. b. The notice and order to correct violation shall remain in effect during the appeal. Any person affected by the notice and order to correct violation may make a written request for a stay of the decision to the Health Officer within five(5) business days of the Health Officer's decision. The Health Officer will grant or deny the request within five (5) business days. c. Upon receipt of a timely written notice'of appeal together with the hearing fee, the Health Officer shall set a time, date, and place for the requested hearing before the Board of Health and shall give the appellant written notice thereof. Such hearing shall be set at a mutually convenient time not less than five (5) • business days or more than thirty (30) business days from the date the appeal was received by the Health Officer. d. Any decision of the Board of Health shall be final and may be reviewed by an action filed in superior court. Any action to review the Board's decision must be filed within thirty (30) business days of the date of the decision. (3) All revocation hearings shall be conducted by the Board of Health. (4) The following guidelines apply to all hearings and appeals conducted by the Board of Health pursuant to this section: a. Appeals shall be made in writing and shall be signed and dated by the petitioning party. b. Appeals shall include a brief and concise statement of the law and facts, which affirmatively establish that the Health Officer has committed an error. c. Appeals shall be transmitted to the Board of Health by JCPH following receipt from the petitioning party together with all relevant material associated with the Health Officers action, including but not limited to, applications, reports, soil logs, photographs, staff analysis and recommendations. JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 30 of 45 S d. Upon receipt of the appeal materials transmitted by JCPH, the Board of shall conduct a hearing to-determine the correctness of the decision 1111/ byHealth the Health Officer within thirty-five (35) days. The petitioner shall be given five (5) days' notice by certified mail of the purpose, time, date and place of said hearing. Further, if the petitioning party is a person other than the permit applicant or a permit holder, then notice of the purpose, time, date, and place of said hearing shall likewise be mailed by certified mail to the permit applicant or permit holder. e. Any hearing conducted pursuant to this section shall be a public hearing and the chairperson of the Board of Health shall open the hearing and take testimony from any interested persons; provided, that testimony in suspension or revocation hearings shall be limited to that presented by the Health Officer, the certificate holder and any witness called by them; provided further, that the chairperson may limit the length of the testimony to a specific amount of time to be applied equally to those interested persons wishing to speak except in suspension or revocation hearings where the Board of Health is authorized to use its discretion. f. The procedure to be utilized during any hearing conducted pursuant to this section shall be as follows: i. The petitioning party, permit applicant, or permit holder and the Health Officer, if not the petitioning party,shall be given an opportunity to present evidence, analysis and recommendations. ii. Members of the Board of Health may direct questions to the petitioning party, permit applicant or permit holder and Health Officer. iii. The chairperson of the Board of Health shall permit the presentation of testimony by any interested person as set forth in this chapter. iv. Followingpresentation of evidence and testimony, the chairperson of the Board of Health shall close the hearing and initiate discussion with other board members on the matters presented. • v. Following discussion, the Board of Health shall make ruling on the appeal. vi. Under no circumstances shall cross-examination of persons making presentations atithe hearing be permitted, notwithstanding that the Board of Health may ask questions as set forth above. g. Should the Board of Health require additional testimony, it may continue the public hearing to a date and time not to exceed thirty-five (35) days following the date of the initial public hearing; PROVIDED that at the close of the second public hearing the Board of Health may continue its deliberations on the appeal to another time and date not to exceed thirty-five (35) days following the close of the second public hearing conducted to receive additional testimony. In all other cases the Board of Health may continue its deliberations on the appeal to another date and time not to exceed thirty-five (35)days following the close of the public hearing. h. Relevant evidence is admissible, if in the opinion of the Board of Health it is the best evidence reasonably obtainable having due regard for its necessity, availability and trustworthiness; provided that, in passing upon the JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 31 of 45 • admissibility of evidence the Jefferson County Board of Health may give consideration to, but shall not be bound to follow the rules of evidence governing civil proceedings in matters not involving trial by jury in the Superior Court of the State of Washington. i. A full and complete record shall be kept of all proceedings and all testimony shall be recorded. The record of testimony and exhibits together with all papers and requests filed in the proceedings shall constitute the exclusive record for the decision in accordance with the law. j. All decisions shall become a part of the record and shall include a statement of Findings and Conclusions. k. Notice of the decision of the Board of Health shall be provided not later than ten (10) days following the date of its decision. I. The petitioning party, permit applicant, permit holder, or designated agent, and JCPH shall be notified of the decision of the Board of Health, together with the Findings and Conclusions. JCC 8.15.180 ENFORCEMENT/PENALTY I (1) Other Laws, Regulations and Agency Requirements Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ a. All OSS management shall be subject to the authority of other laws, Numbering Style:1,2,3, .+Startat:1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at: regulations or other agency requirements in addition to these rules and o"+Tab after: 0.35°+Indent at: regulations. Nothing in these rules and regulations is intended to abridge or 0.25",Tabs:Not at 0.35' alter the rights of action by the state or by persons,which exist in equity, common law or other statutes to abate pollution or to abate a nuisance. b. If a conflict exists between the interpretation of Chapter 246-272A WAC and these regulations, the more stringent regulation shall apply to better protect public health and the environment. (2) Enforcement Authority. The Health Officer, his or her designee, or any person - Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ appointed as an "Enforcement Officer" by the Jefferson County Board of Health shall Numbering Style:1,2,3 .+Start at: 1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at have the authority to enforce the provisions of these regulations equally on all o°+Tab after: 0.35"+Indent at • persons. The Health Officer is also authorized to adopt rules consistent with the 0.25",Tabs:Not at 0.35" provisions of these rules and regulations for the purpose of enforcing and carrying out its provisions. Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ (3) Right of Entry , Numbering style:1,2,3, ...+start a. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce or determine at: 1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at: compliance with the provisions of these regulations, and other relevant laws o°+Tab after: 0.35°+Indent at and regulations, or whenever the Health Officer has cause to believe that a 0.25",Tabs:Not at 0.35' violation of these regulations has or is being committed, the Health Officer or his/her duly authorized inspector may, in accordance with federal and state law, seek entry of any building, structure, property or portion thereof at reasonable times to inspect the same. b. Prior to entering any building, structure, property or portion thereof the Health Officer or his/her duly authorized inspector shall attempt to secure the consent of the owner, occupant or other person having apparent charge or control of said building, structure, property or portion thereof. JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 32 of 45 S i. If such building, structure, property or portion thereof is occupied, the inspector shall present identification credentials, state the reason for • the inspection, and request entry. ii. In attempting to contact the owner, occupier or other persons having apparent control of said building, structure, property or portion thereof, the inspector may approach said building or structure by a recognizable access route, e.g., a street or driveway, leading to said building or structure. c. If permission to enter said building, structure, property or portion thereof is not obtained from the owner, occupier or other persons having apparent control of said building, structure, property or portion thereof the inspector may enter said building, structure, property or portion thereof only if the entry into the building, structure, or property is consistent with applicable state and federal law. d. If permission to enter said building, structure, property or portion thereof is not obtained from the owner, occupier or others persons having apparent control of said building, structure, property or portion thereof, the Health Officer or his/her duly authorized inspector shall also have recourse to any other remedies provided by law to secure entry, including but not limited to search warrants based on probable cause or statutory authority. (4) Notice and Order to Correct Violation Formatted:Numbered+Level:1 a. Issuance. Whenever the Health Officer determines that a violation of these Numbering Style:1,2,3,...+Start at: 1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at: regulations has occurred or is occurring, he/she may issue a written notice 0"+Tab after: 0.35"+Indent at: and order to correct violation to the property owner or to any person causing, 0.25",Tabs:Not at 0.35" allowing or participating in the violation. b. Content. The notice and order to correct violation shall contain: i. The name and address of the'property owner or other persons to whom the notice and order to correct violation is directed; ` iii `The street address or description sufficient for identification of the • building, structure, premises, or land upon or within which the violation has occurred or is occurring; iii: A description of the violation and a reference to that provision of the regulation, which has been violated; iv. A statement of the action required to be taken to correct the violation and a date or time by which correction is to be completed; v. A statement that each violation of this regulation shall be a separate and distinct offense and in the case of a continuing violation, each day's continuance shall be a separate and distinct violation; vi. Astatement that the person, to whom the Notice and Order is directed, can appeal the Order to the Health Officer, in accordance with the terms of this Chapter, and that any such appeal must be presented to the Health Officer with ten days; vii. A statement that the failure to obey this notice may result in the issuance of a notice of civil infraction, and/or the assessment of an administrative remedy, and/or, if applicable, the imposition of criminal penalties. JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 33 of 45 • c. Receipts. The notice and order to correct violation may also include a statement requiring the person to whom the notice and order to correct violation is directed to produce receipts from a certified professional to demonstrate compliance with an order issued by the Health Officer. d. Service of Order. The notice and order to correct violation shall be served upon the person to whom it is directed, either personally or by mailing a copy of the order to correct violations by first class and /or certified mail postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to such person at his/her last known address. The notice and order to correct violation shall also be,served via certified mail/return receipt requested to the owner of the parcel or parcels where the alleged violations are occurring, to the owner's last known address. e. Extension. Upon written request received prior to the correction date or time, the Health Officer may extend the date set for corrections for good cause. The Health Officer may consider substantial completion of the necessary correction or unforeseeable circumstances that render completion impossible by the date established as a good cause. f. Supplemental Order to Correct Violation. The Health Officer may at any time add to, rescind in part, or otherwise modify a notice and order to correct violation. The supplemental order shall be governed by the same procedures applicable to all notice and order to correct violations procedures contained in these regulations. g. Enforcement of Order. If, after any order is duly issued by the Health Officer, the person to whom such order is directed fails, neglects, or refuses to obey such order, the Health Officer may: i. Utilize any remedy or penalty under Section 180(5) of these regulations; and/or ii. Abate the health violation using the procedures of these regulations; and/or ill. Pursue any other appropriate remedy at law or equity. h. Written Assurance of Discontinuance. The Health Officer may accept a • written assurance of discontinuance of any act in violation of this regulation from any person who has engaged in such act. Failure to comply with the assurance of discontinuance shall be a further violation of this regulation. Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ j (5) Violations, Remedies and'Penalties , Numbering Style: 1,2,3,...+start a. Violations. : at: 1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at. i. Violations of these regulations may be addressed through the 0°+Tab after: 0.35"+Indent at. , remedies and penalties provided in this section. 0.25",Tabs:Not at 0.35"b ii. Each violation of these regulations shall be a separate and distinct offense and in the case of a continuing violation, each day's continuance shall be considered a separate and distinct violation. iii. The Health Officer may investigate alleged or apparent violations of these regulations. Upon request of the Health Officer or designee, the person allegedly or apparently in violation of these regulations shall provide information identifying themselves. iv. Violations, apparent or alleged, that occurred or are occurring in .• _ -•-- — -. .- - critical areas, as that term is defined in JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 34 of 45 • this Chapter, of Jefferson County will have the highest priority for • investigation by those persons charged in this Chapter with investigating such violations and enforcing this Chapter and such violations will be subject to a 'zero tolerance' policy. b. Civil Remedies. i. Except as provided in Section 180, the violation of any provision of these regulations is designated as a Class 1 civil infraction pursuant to Chapter 7.80 RCW, Civil Infractions. ii. In addition to or as an alternative to any other judicial or administrative remedy provided herein, or by law, any person or establishment who violates this regulation, may be assessed a civil penalty up to $513.00 per day of continuous violation to be directly assessed by the Health Officer until such violation is corrected. iii. The Health Officer may issue a notice of civil infraction pursuant to Chapter 7.80 RCW if the Health Officer has reasonable cause,to believe that the person has violated any provision of these regulations or has not corrected the violation as required by a written notice and order to correct violation. Civil infractions shall°be issued,heard and determined as described in Chapter 7.80 RCW,"and any applicable court rules. iv. All other legal and equitable remedies are also deemed available to Public Health or its Health Officer and:may be invoked, utilized or sought at any time regardless of whether=other remedies have or have not been undertaken or sought. c. Criminal Penalties. i. Any person who fails, neglects, or refuses to obey an order of the Health Officer to correct a violation as set forth in Section 180 above shall be, upon conviction, guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1000, or imprisonment in the county jail not • to,exceed ninety (90)days, or both. The court may also impose restitution. Any person who fails,`neglects, or refuses to comply with a written assurance of discontinuance pursuant to Section 180 above shall be, upon conviction, guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1000, or imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed ninety(90) days, or both. The court may also impose restitution. d. Stop-Work Orders. The Health Officer may cause a Stop-Work order to be issued whenever the Health Officer has reason to believe that a violation of this regulation is occurring. The effect of the Stop-Work order shall be to require the immediate cessation of such work or activity that has contributed to the violation until authorized by the Health Officer to proceed. i. Content. A Stop-Work Order shall include the following: 1. The name and address for the person responsible for the alleged violation; JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 35 of 45 • 2. The street address or description sufficient for identification of the building, structure or premises, or land upon or within which the alleged violation has occurred or is occurring. 3. A description of the violation and reference to the provision of the Jefferson County Board of Health Ordinance, which has been allegedly violated; 4. The required corrective action; 5. A statement that a failure to comply with the order may lead to issuance of a civil infraction to the person named in the order; 6. A statement that the person to whom the Stop Work Order is directed can appeal the Order to the Health Officer in accordance with Section 170 of this Chapter and that any such appeal must be presented to the Health Officer within ten days. ii. Service of Notice. The Health Officer shall serve the Stop Work Order upon the owner of the property where the alleged violation occurred or is occurring and the person, firm or business entity that has allegedly violated this Chapter, either personally or by mailing a copy of the notice by regular and certified or registered mail,within a five-day return receipt requested, to the owner at his or her last known address. A copy of the Order shall also be posted on the property where the alleged violation occurred or is occurring. iii. Posting of Notice. In addition to service of the notice listed above, an additional notice shall be posted on the property in substantially the following form: Under the authority of Jefferson County Public Health Code 8.15 Onsite Sewage Regulations you are hereby required to immediately STOP WORK This order is in effect at this property for all work and activities that relate to violations of Jefferson County Public Health Code 8.15 Onsite Sewage Regulations, and remains in effect until removed by • Public Health.'It is a violation of these regulations to remove, deface, destroy, or conceal a posted Stop Work Order. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS ORDER MAY RESULT IN THE ISSUANCE OF A CIVIL INFRACTION. e. Voluntary Correction. When the Health Officer determines that a violation has occurred or is occurring, he or she shall attempt to secure voluntary correction by contacting the person responsible for the alleged violation and, where possible, explaining the violation and requesting correction. i. Voluntary Correction Agreement. The person responsible for the alleged violation may enter into a voluntary correction agreement with Public Health. The voluntary correction agreement is a contract between Public Health and the person responsible for the violation in which such person agrees to abate the alleged violation within a JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 36 of 45 S specified time and according to specified conditions. The voluntary correction agreement will be in lieu of the issuance of further citations or the abatement of the property pursuant to RCW 7.48 or of this Chapter. The voluntary correction agreement shall include the following: 1. The name and address of the person responsible for the alleged violation; 2. The street address or other description sufficient for identification of the building, structure, premises,or land upon or within which the alleged violation has occurred or is occurring; 3. A description of the alleged violation and a reference to the regulation, which has been violated; 4. The necessary corrective action to be taken, and a date or time by which correction must be completed; 5. An agreement by the person responsible for the alleged violation that Public Health may enter the property and inspect the premises as may be necessary to determine compliance with the voluntary correction agreement; 6. An agreement by the person responsible for the alleged violation that Public Health may enter the property to abate the violation and recover its costs and expenses (including administrative, hearing and removal costs)from the person responsible for the alleged violation if the terms of the voluntary correction agreement are not satisfied; and 7. An agreement that by entering into the voluntary correction agreement, the person responsible for the alleged violation waives,the right to a hearing before the Health Officer under these regulations or otherwise, regarding the matter of the alleged violation and/or the required corrective action. ii. Right to a Hearing Waived: By entering into a voluntary correction • agreement, the person responsible for the alleged violation waives the right to a hearing before the Health Officer under these regulations or otherwise,regarding the matter of the violation and/or the required corrective action. The person responsible for the alleged violation may, by through`written documentation provided to the Health Officer, state his or herdecision to reject and nullify the voluntary correction agreement at which time that person is entitled to an appeal to the Health Officer pursuant to Section 170 of this Chapter. iii. Extension and Modification. The Health Officer may, at his or her discretion, grant an extension of the time limit for correction or a modification of the required corrective action if the person responsible for the alleged violation has shown due diligence and/or substantial progress in correcting the violation, but unforeseen circumstances have delayed correction under the original conditions. JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 37 of 45 S iv. Abatement by Public Health. The county may abate the alleged violation in accordance with Section 180(5)(f) if all terms of the voluntary correction agreement are not met. v. Collection of Costs. If all terms of the voluntary correction agreement • are not met, the person responsible for the alleged violation shall be assessed all costs and expenses of abatement, as set forth in Jefferson County Public Health Code 8.15. f. Abatement Orders. Where the Health Officer has determined that a violation of these regulations has occurred or is occurring, he or she may issue an Abatement Order to the person responsible for the alleged violation requiring that the unlawful condition be abated within a reasonable time period as determined by the Health Officer. i. Prerequisite to Abatement Order. Absent conditions which pose an immediate threat to the public health,safety or welfare of the environment, the procedures for abatement of conditions constituting a violation of these regulations should be utilized by Public Health only after corrections of such conditions have been attempted through the use of the civil infractions process. Once it has been determined by Public Health that there is an immediate threat to the public health's safety or welfare and that correction of such conditions has not been adequately achieved through use of the civil infraction process, then Public Health is authorized to proceed with abatement of such conditions pursuant to these regulations. Public Health shall also attempt to enter into a voluntary corrections agreement prior to issuing an Abatement Order. ii. Content. An Abatement Order shall include the following: 1. The name and address for the person responsible for the alleged violation; 2. The street address or description sufficient for identification of the building, structure or premises, or land upon or within which the alleged violation has occurred or is occurring; • 3. A description of the violation and reference to the provision of the Jefferson County Board of Health Ordinance, which has been allegedly violated; 4. The required corrective action and a date and time by which the correction must be completed and after which, the Health Officer may abate the unlawful condition in accordance with this Chapter. 5. A statement that the costs and expenses incurred by Public Health pursuant to of this Chapter, including any amount expended on staff time to oversee the abatement, may be assessed against a person to whom the Abatement Order is directed in a manner consistent with this Chapter; and 6. A statement that the person to whom the Abatement Order is directed can appeal the Order to the Health Officer in accordance with this Chapter. JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 38 of 45 iii. Service of Notice. The Health Officer shall serve the Abatement Order upon the owner of the property where the alleged violation occurred or • is occurring, either personally or by mailing a copy of the notice by regular and certified or registered mail, a five-day return receipt requested, to the owner at his or her last known address. The Order shall also be served on each of the following if known to the Health Officer or disclosed from official public records: the holder of any mortgage or deed of trust or other lien or encumbrance of record; the owner or holder of any lease of record and the holder of any other estate or legal interest of record in or to the property or any structures on the property. The failure of the Health Officer to serve any person required herein to be served, shall not invalidate any proceedings hereunder as to any other person duly served or relieve any such served person from any duty or obligation imposed by the provisions of this section. A copy of the Order shall also be posted on the property where the alleged violation occurred or is occurring. iv. Authorized Action by Public Health. Using any lawful means, Public Health may enter the subject property and may remove or correct the condition that is subject to abatement. v. Recovery of Costs and Expense. The costs of correcting a condition which constitutes a violation of these regulations, including all incidental expenses, shall be billed to the owner of the property upon which the alleged violation occurred or is occurring, and shall become due within fifteen calendar days of the date of mailing the billing for abatement. The term "incidental expenses" includes, but is not limited to, personnel costs, both direct and indirect and including attorneys fees; costs incurred in documenting the violation; towing/hauling, storage and removal/disposal expenses; and actual expenses and costs to Public Health in preparing notices, specifications and contracts associated with the abatement, and in accomplishing and/or • contracting and inspecting the work; and the costs of any required printing and mailing'.: vi. Collection of Costs and Expenses. The costs and expenses of correcting a condition, which constitutes a violation of these regulations, shall constitute a personal obligation of the person to whom the Abatement Order is directed. Within fifteen days of abating any violation, the Health Officer shall send the person named in the Abatement Order a bill that details the work performed, materials removed, labor used and the costs and expenses related to those tasks as well as any other costs and expenses incurred in abating the violation. g. Notice to Vacate. When a condition constitutes a violation of these regulations and poses an immediate threat to life, limb, property, or safety of the public or persons residing on the property, the Health Officer may issue a Notice to Vacate. i. Content. A Notice to Vacate shall include the following: JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 39 of 45 r 1. The name and address for the person responsible for the alleged violation; 2. The street address or description sufficient for identification of . the building, structure or premises, or land upon or within which the alleged violation has occurred or is occurring; 3. A description of the violation constituting an emergency and reference to the provisions of the Jefferson County Board of Health regulations, which has been allegedly violated; 4. A date, as determined by the severity of the emergency, by which any persons must vacate the premises. Incase of extreme danger to persons or property immediate compliance shall be required; 5. The required corrective actions 6. A statement that the person to whom the Notice to Vacate is directed can appeal the order to the Health Officer in accordance with Section 170 of this Chapter and that any such appeal must be presented to the Health Officer within ten days. ii. Service of Notice. The Health Officer shall serve the Abatement Order upon the owner of the property where the alleged violation occurred or is occurring, either personally,or by mailing a copy of the notice by regular and certified or registered mail, with a five-day return receipt requested, to the owner at his or her last known address. A copy of the Order shall also be posted on the property where the alleged violation occurred or is occurring. iii. Posting the Notice. In addition to providing service as states above, an additional notice shall be posted on the property in substantially the following form: DO NOT ENTER UNSAFE TO OCCUPY It is a violation of the Jefferson County Board of Health Code 8.15 • to occupy this building, or to remove or deface this notice. , Health Officer Jefferson County Public Health iv. Compliance. No person shall remain in or enter any building, structure, or property which has been so posted, except that entry may be made to repair or correct any conditions causing or contributing to the threat to life, limb, property, or safety of the public or persons residing on the property. No person shall remove or deface any such notice after it is posted until the required corrective action has been completed and approved. (6)Appeals—see section 8.15.170. Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ (7)Administrative—Certificate or Authorization Holders. Numbering Style:1,2,3 .+start at. 1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at: a. Suspension of Certificate or Authorization. o"+Tab after: 0.35°+Indent at: 0,25",Tabs:Not at 0.35" JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 40 of 45 • i. The Health Officer may suspend any certificate or authorization upon making the determination, after a hearing between the Health Officer • and the certificate or authorization holder, that the holder has performed with negligence, incompetence, misrepresentation or failure to comply with the applicable rules, regulations, guidelines, policies or practices which pertain to water supply and waste water disposal, to have made fraudulent misrepresentation in making application for a certificate or authorization or to have made fraudulent misrepresentation in making application for a permit to install an on- site sewage system, either existing at the time of certification or as thereafter enacted. ii. The Health Officer shall give written notice of the hearing to any person aggrieved who has filed a written complaint with the Health Officer and the affected certificate holder(s). iii. For Certificate holders the first confirmed violation under this subsection, the suspension period shall not exceed thirty (30) days; and the second violation in any three(3) year period shall result in a suspension of the certificate for a period not less than fifteen (15) days and not to exceed one hundred eighty(180) days. ` iv. For Homeowner Inspectors the first confirmed violation under this * Formatted:Bullets and Numbering subsection, the suspension periodshall not extend beyond the next required inspection. iv v If the Health Officer suspends a certificate or authorization, the w Formatted:Bullets and Numbering certificate holder shall not proceed with any further work in connection with the activity covered by the certificate or authorization. v-...i The certificate or authorization holder shall be notified by certified mail of suspension of the certificate or authorization upon determination of a finding that a violation has occurred requiring suspension. b. Revocation of Certificate or Authorization. i. A certificate or authorization may be revoked for repeated violation of any of the requirements of these regulations or any other applicable regulation or if, after a hearing with the Board of Health, the holder of such certificate or authorization shall be found grossly incompetent or negligent, or to have made fraudulent misrepresentations in making application for a certificate or authorization or for a permit to install an on-site sewage system, or should the bond or insurance required herein be cancelled. ii. The Health Officer shall give written notice of the hearing to any person aggrieved who has filed a written complaint with the Health Officer and the affected certificate holder(s). iii. The third Notice of Violation issued by JCPH staff within any twelve (12) month period shall be considered as repeated violations and result in certificate or authorization revocation. iv. If the Board of Health revokes a certificate or authorization, the certificate holder shall not proceed with any further work in connection with the activity covered by the certificate or authorization. JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 41 of 45 S v. The certificate or authorization holder shall be notified by certified mail of revocation of the certificate or authorization, upon determination of a finding that a violation has occurred requiring revocation. vi. If, after revocation of a certificate, the applicant desires to reapply for a certificate, the applicant must wait six(6) months prior to reapplication. Any person whose certificate has been revoked will be required to pay all applicable fees and take and pass the written examination again before issuance of a new certificate. c. Reinstatement of Suspended or Revoked Certificate or Authorization. i. The certificate or authorization holder shall make written application for reinstatement to the Environmental Health Director specifying what practices, performance, and conditions that were named as grounds for suspension or revocation have been remedied; and the certificate or authorization holder will provide a description of the changes in performance that will occur which will directly avoid the repetition of past violations. ii. The Environmental Health Director, upon determining that noted deficiencies have been satisfactorily addressed, shall schedule the individual for participation in the next available examination where applicable. Reissuance of the certificate or authorization is subject to the individual's successful completion of the application and testing procedure and payment of applicabletesttn9J-;end certification fees as per the Fee Ordinance. . d. Probation. A period of probation consisting of additional reporting or inspection requirements may be imposed on a certificate or authorization holder as a result of violations of these'.rules or as a condition of operation following suspension/revocation of a certificate or authorization. Said period and requirements shall be the decision of the Health Officer and shall be determined after anIadministrative hearing with the certificate holder. e. Appeal Any person feeling aggrieved because of the suspension or denial of a certificate by the Health Officer may, within fifteen (15) days of the • suspension or denial, appeal to the Board of Health as set forth in JCC 8.15. 170. • Formatted:Numbered+Level:1+ (8) Administrative— Property Owners Formatted: :Nu b,r,3,...+start a.' Notice to Title. If the Health Officer finds than an owner has failed to comply at: 1+Alignment:Left+Aligned at with the requirements of this regulation, AND all administrative remedies have 0+Tab aft,Tabs:Not 0.35" 5 +Indent at. been exhausted, AND the case has been forwarded to the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney for further action, the Health Officer may record a Notice of Potential Uncorrected Violation finding on the title of the property with the Jefferson County Auditor. b. Removal of Notice. The owner shall make written request to the Health Officer for rescission of the Notice to Title. The request shall specify corrective actions that have been completed. c. The Health Officer, upon determining that noticed violation has been corrected, shall record a Rescission of Notice with the Jefferson County Auditor. JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 42 of 45 • d. The owner shall pay fees as required to complete inspection(s) to verify • correction and to record the Rescission prepared by JCPH. JCC 8.15.190 SEVERABILITY Provisions of these rules and regulations are hereby declared to be separable, and if any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of these rules and regulations is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of these rules and regulations. JCC 8.15.200 FEES (1) Fees shall be as per Jefferson County Public Health.Fee Schedule. (2) Refunds shall not be granted if field investigation, plan review, site visit or design review has been completed by JCPH. (3)A refund of the application fee minus an administrative fee of forty-five dollars ($45.00) shall be granted upon written request of the applicant/owner,' EXCEPT as noted in (2) above. (4)All Sewage System Installer's, Septic Tank Pumper's, and Operation and Monitoring Specialist Certificates are renewable annually on March 1. Should any renewal fee remain unpaid by March 31, a penalty fee according to the Fee Schedule shall be charged. Previously issued certificates shall become void if not renewed prior to April 1. (5) Fees generated under this authority cannot be used to support non-public health activities. JCC 8.15.210 EFFECTIVE DATE This chapter shall be effective ten (10)days after approval is obtained from the Department of Health as per WAC 246-272A-0015 (10) JCC 8.15.220 CONFLICT Where other County regulations are in conflict with this ordinance, the more restrictive regulation shall apply and such application shall extend only to those specific provisions that are more restrictive. Remainder of this page blank JC Code 8.15 adopted 7-19-2007 page 43 of 45 Memorandum • Date: May 2, 2012 To: Board of Health Members From: Linda Atkins, Environmental Health Specialist RE: Proposed revisions to Operations and Monitoring Sections of Jefferson County Code 8.15 Onsite Sewage Systems The following is intended to provide the context of the proposed code revision and provide detail about the sections changed and the general reason for the change. The onsite sewage code was revised in 2007 in response to changes in state code, WAC246-272A, and changes in local policy and practices that needed to be updated or added to the local code since the 2000 revision. We did not make any changes to the operations and monitoring sections of the code during the 2007 revision. We were working to develop a program to enable homeowners to complete some monitoring inspections and anticipated bringing those to the Board in 2008. Early in 2008 the Environmental Health Director and staff presented revisions to the operations and monitoring sections after review of surrounding county programs and codes. Based on challenges faced at that time, largely the cost of providing training to homeowners to enable them to conduct an inspection of their onsite sewage system and • the cost of running the program, the revisions were put on hold. Staff was instructed to work with other counties to develop options. Since that time staff has worked with a group of nearby counties to develop options for homeowner inspection of OSS — Skagit, Island, Whatcom, San Juan, Clallam and Snohomish. Clallam and Island counties received grant funds to develop online training programs for homeowners. These new tools, along with grant funds we have received to get the program established have enabled us to proceed with the revisions to the operations and monitoring section of the code. Grant funding is available until September 2014. We will actively pursue funding options for the Boards consideration to continue the program. The summary below provides a quick look at which sections were changed and how many changes occurred. The table after the summary provides a review of the code sections that are being proposed for revision, if existing and what are new sections and why they were added or revised. Revisions from David Alvarez (legal review) and John Eliason (State Department of Health) are now incorporated into the document. Changes suggested/required by David Alvarez in the legal review are prefaced with DA • Page 1 Of 7 C:\Documents and Settings\cathya\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK7E\OSS_815revisions_review_50112.doc In summary: • A Thirteen (13) items in 8.15.050 Definitions were added or revised. These were added to define terms included in the new section for homeowner inspection, terms missed during the 2007 revision or to include reference to the new section. B One (1) item was revised in 8.15.080 OSS Permit to correct a reference to the JC Unified Development Code. C One (1) item in 8.15.100 Community Systems was revised to reflect a change in numbering due to changes in 8.15.150. D Two (2) items in 8.15.120 Installer Certification was revised to provide Health Department flexibility in how we require reports to be submitted. E Four (4) items in 8.15.130 Pumper Certification were added or revised. One addition was made regarding safe practices. One to provide Health Department flexibility in how we require reports to be submitted. One reflects the need for the service provider to report completely and accurately the required information. One item was moved to a more appropriate location in the section. Operations and Monitoring Sections F Fourteen (14) items in 8.15.140 O&M Specialist Certification were added or revised. This was a new certification section in our 2000 code revision and current practices that developed since that time needed to be incorporated. Other changes were needed to be consistent with other certifications in the code as well as the new Homeowner Authorization section. An item was added regarding the Health Department role in auditing the certified persons work. G Eleven (11) items added in 8.15.145 Homeowner Inspection Authorization. This is an • entirely new section. H Sixteen (16) items in 8.15.150 Operation, Maintenance and Monitoring were added or revised. Most of these revisions were done to be consistent with the new Table 1 for inspection frequency and other Work Group recommendations. I Table 1 was completely revised and replaces the existing Table 1 J Two (2) items in 8.15.180 Enforcement— (7) Administrative. One was added to address suspension of Homeowner Inspection Authorization. Additionally, the term `authorization' was added throughout (7) to be consistent with the new section on Homeowner Inspection Authorization. Single words that were changed for clarity are not included in this listing. Numbering changes due to the addition of items are not included. See the table below for more detail. Page numbers are referenced from the line-in/line-out version they may change if you print the document. Page Section Reference Why added/revised A 8.15.050 Definitions` Al 2/3 Certification DA—Added sentence for clarity. A2 3 Critical Areas Added to be consistent with the JC Unified Development Code A3 4 Deleted — see above, now called Critical Areas Environmentally Sensitive Areas A4 4 Fees Added language to include new activities associated with authorizing • homeowners to complete inspections. The training is not specifically the homeowner training. At this time we have not proposed any fees for the training required for Homeowner Inspection Authorization. Page 2 of 7 C:\Documents and Settings\cathya\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK7E\OSS_815revisions_review_50112.doc A5 4 Homeowner DA—Added for new program section 8.15.145 Inspector III A6 4 Homeowner Added for new program section 8.15.145 Inspection Authorization A7 5 Monitoring Inspection Needed to be added due to change in term from EES — evaluation of existing system A8 5 Operation and Missed from 2007 revision. Replaced the contract that homeowner Monitoring signed with the PUD for OSS monitoring. Agreement A9 5 Owner DA—Added for clarity A10 6 Resident Owner DA— added language for clarity Al 1 6 Revocation Added language to include new homeowner authorization term Al2 7 Suspension Added language to include new homeowner authorization term Al 3 7 Violation 7. DA -Added reference to Homeowner Inspector B 8.15.080 OSS Permit B1 9 8.15.080 (11) DA—Added reference to the State of Washington and the "including, Compliance with but not limited to...." HD added reference to the Jefferson County other codes... Unified Development Code and language regarding future amendment... (missed in 2007 revision) C 8.15.100 Community Systems • Cl 13 8.15.100 (6) Corrected code reference to reflect change in numbering due to other changes/additions in section 150. D 8.15.120 Installer • D 1 17 8.15.120 (7) Certified Correction of code reference person on site D2 17 8.15.120 (8) Added to reflect change in method of reporting —allows HD flexibility to Reporting of determine format and method. Currently requiring online reporting, maintenance items previously required paper reporting of maintenance actions. E 8.15.130 Pumpers El 18 8.15.130 (6) Access Added to reaffirm requirement to assure access risers are secured from Risers must be accidental access after servicing. secured E2 19 8.15.130 (7) a. iv. Moved from section for a more appropriate fit (from "what must be Portable toilet included in a report" to "monthly reporting", no language change. location reporting E3 19 8.15.130 (7) b. Added to reflect change in method of reporting — allows HD flexibility to Inspection reporting determine format and method. We anticipate moving to online reporting of pumping reports based on the recommendation of the Work Group. E4 19 8.15.130 (7) c. Added to affirm HD requirement of service provider to report completely Assurance of and accurately the required information. inspection completion. III Page 3 of 7 C:\Documents and Settings\cathya\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK7E\OSS_815revisions_review_50112.doc Operations and Monitoring Sections not revised during 2007 8.15 Code revision 8.15.140 O&M Specialist Fl 19 8.15.140 (1) Added language to reflect new program for homeowners and current Certification Required practice of inclusion of licensed designers and engineers authorized to do monitoring inspections. F2 20 8.15.140 (3) e. Added the required passing score to be consistent with current practice Written exam and Installer section. (error/over site from previous revisions) Both Installer and O&M Specialist test are closed book tests. F3 20 8.15.140 (4) a. and b. Clarification of monitoring vs maintenance activities Monitoring and Maintenance Activities F4 20 8.15.140 (4) b. Added approval to adjust distribution box on conventional system to Maintenance activity reflect current practice. F5 21 8.15.140 (4) c. v. Added language to be consistent with (4) b above. Maintenance activity F6 21 8.15.140 (4) d. Added to reflect existing practice. expose components to establish OSS location F7 21 8.15.140 (4) e. Added to reaffirm requirement to assure access risers are secured from Access risers must accidental access after servicing. be secured 118 21 8.15.140 (6) a. Added to reflect change in method of reporting —allows HD flexibility to Inspection Report determine format and method. submittal F9 21 8.15.140 (6) b. Insp. Added to acknowledge fees required for report submittal and when Reporting fees waived/not required within given time frame. F10 21 8.15.140 (6) c. Added to reflect that fees are no longer submitted with the report. We payment of fees invoice after reports are submitted. F11 21 8.15.140 (6) d. Added to affirm HD requirement of service provider to report completely Inspection and accurately the required information. completion and reporting F12 21 8.15.140 (7) Reworded section, same intent as existing. Inspection of proprietary devices F13 21 8.15.140 (10) Reflects existing practice— consistent with Installer Certificate expiration of certificate F14 21 8.15.140 (11) Audit Affirms the HD responsibility to oversee certified persons activities. of certified persons With other certified or licensed professionals we have a regular system activities for review of their work—we review a system design from licensed designer or engineer to assure that it complies with minimum standards, we inspect the installation of OSS by certified installers. • Page 4 of 7 C:\Documents and Settings\cathya\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK7E\OSS_815revisions_review_50112.doc G 8.15.145 Homeowner Inspection Authorization 01 22 8.15.145 (1) Based on recommendations by Work Group for system types that can 0 Inspection be inspected and the frequency that homeowners can complete the Authorization inspections. Moved the item that was (7) regarding how long the Required authorization is valid to this section. G2 22 8.15.145 (2) a. and b. Basics for process. Requirements for Authorization G3 22 8.15.145 (2) c. and d. Recommended by Work Group. The test that is a part of the online Requirements for class on how to inspect your septic system requires an 80% to pass. Authorization The test is 20 questions from a bank of 30. It is an 'open book' test. They can return to the video as many times as needed to `pass' the test. DA added statement in c. for clarity. G4 22 8.15.145 (3) Added to be consistent with existing OSS installation section 8.15.120 Authorization (9) which allows only "resident owners" to install their own OSS. limitations _ G5 22 8.15.145 (4) reporting Added to be consistent with O&M Specialist requirements for reporting failure failure. G6 22 & 8.15.145 (5) a. and b. Added allows HD flexibility to determine format and method of report 23 Inspection Report submittal, provides timeframe for submittal of original report (consistent submittal with existing code for O&M Specialist) and follow-up reports to document corrections. G7 23 8.15.145 (6) Added at the recommendation of the Work Group. This is not as "continuing onerous as requiring retraining or additional classes on a regular basis education" concept but pertinent materials. We incorporated a statement into the inspection report for the homeowner to check. II G8 23 8.15.145 (7) Family This section was added based on recommendations by the Work Group member inspection and BOH. Nothing in the code precludes neighbors from helping each application other, we have advocated the "buddy" system. DA added statement in c. to acknowledge that the Health Officer can waive some requirements. G9 23 8.15.145 (7) d. Section added at the request of BOH member to clarify ability to apply Application for non- for non-family member. Waiver Application would be the tool. family member G10 23 8.15.145 (8) Auditing Affirms the HD responsibility to oversee certified persons activities. With other certified or licensed professionals we have a regular system for review of their work—we review a system design from licensed designer or engineer to assure that it complies with minimum standards, we inspect the installation of OSS by certified installers. G11 23 8.15.145 (9) Added to be consistent with other certified/authorized persons. It was a Suspension/Revocati concern of the Work Group that there be some mechanism to deal with on someone who falsifies a report. H 8.15.150 Operation, Maintenance and Monitoring 8.15.150 (1) Responsibility of Owner H1 24 8.15.150 (1)j. Correction — added to reflect policy JC04-01 adopted since 2000 code. compliance with When we did the 2007 revisions we did no revisions to the O&M existing inspection sections so we missed adding this reference. 411 policy Page 5 of 7 C:\Documents and Settings\cathya\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK7E\OSS_815revisions_review_50112.doc H2 24 8.15.150 (1) k. Removed reference to 'monitoring entity' to make it more general. maintain when issues Added statement that permit must be obtained when required. identified 013 24 8.15.150 (1) I. Added statement about requirement to obtain monitoring ensure monitoring and maintenance completed... H4 24 8.15.150 (1) q. Added to reaffirm that the homeowner may complete inspection in Homeowner some circumstances. monitoring H5 24 8.15.150 (3) DA Changed term from 'notice' to 'restrictive covenant'. Currently Covenant for recorded as an addendum to the standard monitoring agreement (see proprietary devices 8.15.150 (8)) H6 24 8.15.150 (4) HD Modified slightly to provide flexibility. Our intent is to meet the Work make available Group recommendation that we include written info about good written guidance... practices and other operations info with our reminders. H7 24 8.15.150 (5) access Recommendation of the Work Group was that the HD be the entity to OSS monitoring responsible to keep records of OSS monitoring. Monitoring reports reports identify who completed the inspection and they felt that was adequate for future buyers/interested parties. H8 24 8.15.150 (6) a. and b. Section added to clearly identify parties approved to complete Certificate or monitoring inspections and complete maintenance. Authorization required H9 24 & 8.15.150 (7) a. OSS Added language directly from state code for clarity 25 inspection frequency requirements 10 25 ' 8.15.150 (7) b. Modification of existing language requiring compliance with Table 1 for Systems inspected inspection. per Table 1 H11 25 8.15.150 (7) c. Narrative for when an annual inspection is required. It is a combination Annual Monitoring by of what is currently in state (WAC246-272A-0275) and local code certified O&M (8.15.150 (6)) and what the Work Group recommended for single family Specialist or licensed residences. Desk ner. H12 25 8.15.150 (7) d. When Based on recommendations by the Work Group and existing code inspection by (previously 8.15.150 (6) c.). certified/licensed person is required H13 25 8.15.150 (7) e. Site Added based on recommendation of Work Group (last draft had this at plan by certified or the bottom of this section as h., moved up to e.) licensed professional H14 25 8.15.150 (7) f. Moved from existing code 8.15.150 (7) c. Service providers set their own fees. H15 26 8.15.150 (9) OSS Moved inspection portion up to (7). This section is now only for OSS Access requirements access. H16 26 8.15.150 (10) Reworded and added language to be consistent with other areas of Inspection Report code. S Page 6 of 7 C:\Documents and Settings\cathya\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK7E\OSS_815revisions_review 50112.doc Table 1 11 28 Table 1 Inspection Replaces current table 1 at the end of the code document that identified Frequency by inspection frequency for system types and circumstances such as lot provider, OSS type size, waste strength and proximity to shoreline or reduced setbacks. and risk category Table was developed based on the recommendations of the Work Group. J 8.15.180 Enforcement J1 40- 8.15.180 (7) a., b. Added Authorization to each area under Suspension and Revocation. 42 and c. Administrative enforcement remedies J2 41 8.15.180 (7) a. iv. Added to limit the period of suspension for 1st violation to the next Homeowner inspection. DA added the term "homeowner inspector". The Work Authorization Group members were very concerned that there would be some suspension. consequence for falsification of information on the monitoring reports. We anticipate that more work will need to be done in this area over the next 5 years as the program develops. • • Page 7 of 7 C:\Documents and Settings\cathya\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK7E\OSS_815revisions_review_50112.doc I iO&M Program Elements, Costs and Revenue Basi_ssumptions for Program 13,500 onsite sewage systems in Jefferson County - estimate based on Assessor records • 11,500 Conventional systems - estimate based on Assessor records V Require inspection every 3 years. ■ A conventional that differentiate the gravity requires inspection annually. ur data prior to did not pump to fom straight gravity. • 2,000 Alternative systems (involve a pump) - obtained from the Tidemark database V Require inspection each year Approximately 5,840 system owners are required to submit a monitoring inspection reports each year to be in compliance with current state requirements. • Based on data from the last 10 years we receive 3.8% - 4.5 % of the required reports each year. • We anticipate that the proposed homeowner inspection program could increase the compliance % to between 10% and 25%. This is due to grant funding of the initial program development and lower cost to septic system owners in order to complete the required 0 & M inspection. Based on performance monitoring of the O&M Program reports since 2000: ✓ 30% need review due to identification of corrections needed (30-45 min/report) • V 16%need written or verbal follow-up (30 min—1.5 hrs/report) ✓ 2%or less tends to require additional enforcement action due to severe problems noted such as pump not working, sewage on the ground, etc. (4 hrs plus/report) Currently only one fee is in place for this program. It is paid by septic system owners via 0 & M specialists. • $51.00 filing fee/report Initial Program Costs In order to implement the required changes to the onsite sewage code JC8.15 several items are necessary including: • Upgrade of the Tidemark Database • Create system to document Homeowner Inspection Authorizations • Implement system to enable homeowners to submit reports online • Creation of Reminders and other materials • Assure availability of all training materials • Revise/amend Field Inspection Guide • Much of the cost for the above items has been paid through grants obtained from the Washington State Department of Health and the EPA. C:\Documents and Settings\cathya\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK7E\BOH_OMBudget_assumptions(2).doc Created on 5/9/2012 12:23:00 PM Annual Program Costs The following program elements are nearly static no matter how many systemers submit an • report. Most of these costs in 2012 —September of 2014 will be covered by grants. inspection Task Description 10% compliance 25% compliance 1 Info & Education Print, mail, postage $1.50-$2.50/each. Represents $8,760-$14,600 $8,760-$14,6000 Reminders sent to property owners whose OSS is due for inspection. 2 Training • 4-8/year live "101"trainings yr 1 & 2 $2,000-$4,000 •$2,000-$4,000 • 4/year live "101" years 3,4, 5 •$2,000 •$2,000 • Online training' •$2,000-$4,000 •$2,000-$4,000 3 Records Includes: data evaluation, parcel maintenance, $30,000-$45,000 management and reporting, scanning records/new info, assuring data $30,000 $45,000 Certified O&M is available clients via the web. provider support Estimated Total Expense for static elements given assumptions above: $42,760-$67,600 $42,760-$67,600 1There is a nominal cost to have the training available to JC residents and to obtain the information about who has taken the trainings. This may be reduced in the future if JC can host the classes and develop an in-house system to record participants. The following program elements vary with the number of monitoring inspection reports received and the amount of compliance activity we engage in. • Task Description 10% compliance 25% compliance 4 Report Review • Approx 30% need review, $18,000-$31,000 $37,500- $62,400 • Approx 16%need written or verbal response, • Approx 2% need further enforcement action 5 Enforcement/ 8/2012—1/2014 Use "Reminders" to focus on see#1 Compliance education and information to achieve compliance. initial cots above for see#1 oabove for In April 2014 we will be starting on the second round of subsequent initialbcosts, reminders and anticipate additional compliance q subsequent actions p actions would be would be more activities. See next section below. more costly costly Estimated Total Expense for all elements given assumptions above $60,760-$76,000 $85,520 $130,000 (no active enforcement): Compliance is the most variable element of the program. Our plan is to start this activity in April 2014. Several counties have taken an approach similar to what we are proposing: • Education and information implementation during the initial period following the revised code followed by a series of actions including: 1. 1st Reminder 4. Warning of civil infraction 2. 2nd Reminder 5. Civil infraction 3. "30-day" Notice 6. Collections etc. • C:\Documents and Settings\cathya\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK7E\BOH OMBudget_assumptions(2).doc Created on 5/9/2012 12:23:00 PM 40 / Wxample: Skagit County found that they obtained about 50% compliance at each of the above steps. This ventually resulted in approximately 90% compliance prior to step 6 above. The steps are increasingly costly to implement and typically include phone conversations with property owners. Based on the approximate 6,000 reminders sent annually over 5,500 additional mailings could be needed to achieve the 90% compliance. 15 minutes to 1 hour of staff time per additional action could be anticipated. Revenue Initial Implementation Revenuer Description $60,000 Implement the "Reminders", trainings, database changes to allow documentation of trainings and reporting the monitoring inspections. $40,000 Hardware and contractor to upgrade the database $5,000 Training and support of Certified O&M providers (O&M Specialist and Designers) $8,000 Follow-up of high risk deficiencies identified during monitoring inspections $113,000 TOTAL 1Revenue for the initial implementation of this code revision comes from grants obtained from the Washington State Department of Health and the EPA. Annual Revenue Description 40 $29,784- $64,460 10%- 25%compliance ($51/report)2 $2,000 _ 200 Homeowner Authorizations ($10/authorization)3 $31,784—$64,460 TOTAL 'The basis for the$51 fee was developed when the fee was initially implemented. It was based on our costs to review, respond,track and assure that the report and follow-up is available to the owner and other interested parties. • 30%of reports need review due to identification of corrections needed (30-45 min/report) • 16% need written or verbal follow-up (30 min—1.5 hrs/report) • 2%or less tends to require additional enforcement action due to severe problems noted such as pump not working, sewage on the ground, etc. (4 hrs plus/report) 3Actual costs may be higher(approximately$12 -$35, 15min—45min of staff time/authorization). The costs will be subsidized at least until Sept. 2014 by the EPA grant as part of our proposal to implement a program for homeowner inspection. IP C:\Documents and Settings\cathya\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK7E\BOH_OMBudget_assumptions(2).doc Created on 5/9/2012 12:23:00 PM • Board-of.health New Business Agenda Item # XV., 3 • Communicable Disease 2011 Performance J'v!easure Report ivl a1/ 17, 2 012 • Jefferson County Public Health — Performance Measures Report 2011 • COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PROGRAMS: Tuberculosis, Communicable Disease, Immunizations, Travelers Immunizations, Sexually Transmitted Disease, HIV, Syringe Exchange Program. MISSION: The purpose of the Communicable Disease Health program is to protect Jefferson County residents from serious communicable diseases by providing disease surveillance, investigation and reporting, along with education, screening, treatment and immunization services. The program interacts with community members, medical providers, the Washington State Department of Health, Region 2 Emergency Management partners and other agencies while working toward this purpose. GOALS FOR 2011: 1. Maintain the low rates of active TB in Jefferson County. (TB) 2. Timely investigation of reportable conditions. (CD) 3. Medical providers will be informed about current communicable disease trends and new communicable disease control recommendations. (CD) 4. Support universal access to vaccines for all children. (Imm) 5. Continue to support immunization registry in Jefferson County, promoting use by all immunization providers. (Imm) 6. Assess childhood immunization rates for children served by Primary Care Clinics receiving State supplied vaccines. (Imm) 7. The Family Planning and STD clinics will assist in controlling Chlamydia transmission in Jefferson County. (STD) • 8. Maintain access to federally funded HIV testing and counseling for persons at high risk for HIV infection who have no medical insurance. (HIV) 9. Prevent the spread of blood borne communicable diseases among injecting drug users and their partners. (SEP) 10. Annual report to BOH for CD, TB, Immunization Programs. (CD, TB, STD, Imm) 11. Maintain and enhance Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (PHEPR) capacity. OBJECTIVES (INTERVENTIONS)FOR 2011: 1. Encourage appropriate screening and treatment for latent TB infection. (TB) 2. Develop &update forms and protocols as needed for investigation of notifiable conditions using DOH electronic reporting systems PHIMS, PHIMS-STD, and PHRED. (CD, STD) 3. Provide updates, outreach and training to providers about local, state and national communicable disease outbreaks and disease control recommendations. Provide reminders about reporting notifiable conditions and using the Regional Duty Officer for after hours contact. (CD) 4. Maintain an efficient system for supplying vaccine recommendations and up-dates to private Health Care Providers in Jefferson County, including training for ordering vaccines through the Vaccine Ordering Module (VOM)in the Child Profile system. (Imm) 5. Continue to provide private Health Care Providers support and education on the Child Profile Immunization Registry. (Imm) 6. Perform vaccine quality assurance and childhood immunization rate assessment for 25% of clinics receiving State supplied vaccines, as required by DOH. (Imm) 7. Women seen in Family Planning clinic who are at higher risk for Chlamydia(age 24 and under) will be screened for Chlamydia annually. (STD) 8. Clients at high risk for HIV and without medical insurance will be tested through the Washington State Public Health Lab, others requesting testing will be tested through the Quest Lab and charged for testing. (HIV) 1 of 6 9. Promote utilization of syringe exchange program services. (SEP) 10. Develop and update regional Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, coordinating with Region II partners Clallam and Kitsap Health Departments, local emergency response agencies, Jefferson Healthcare, local health care providers and agencies. (PHEPR) III PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 2009 2010 2011 2011 Actual Actual Planned Actual (TB)Number of clients started on preventive therapy for 1 2 2 3 latent TB infection - - (CD)Number of communicable disease reports 123 132 110 117 confirmed, interventions applied and processed for _reporting to the State (CD)Number of alerts/updates/newsletters faxed or 24 + 13 + 10 13 Weekly Weekly Weekly+ mailed to providers about communicable disease DOH DOH DOH outbreaks or other urgent public health information Influenza Influenza Influenza Updates Updates Updates (Imm)Number of doses of publicly funded vaccine, 6,100 5,389 5,000 5,574 administered by private health care providers and Public Not Not including Health clinics, supplied and monitored through Public includingHINT HINT Heath's immunization program 8 19 (Imm)Number of visits to clinics to provide vaccine 13 8 education, updates and technical support for clinic staff Module Module 5 If module 5 (Imm)Number of providers trained in vaccine remains in remains in not ordering and receiving module (VOM),through Child development development completed . Profile Immunization Registry in 2010 _ (Imm)Number of providers participating in the statewide 5 5 5 5 Child Profile Immunization Registry ° 92% (Imm)Number of Jefferson County children<6 with 1 or 90% 91% 91% more immunizations in Child Profile system (Imm)Number of Jefferson County children<6 with 2 or 86% 87% 87% 89% _more immunizations in Child Profile system _ 2 2 2 (Imm)Number of clinic site visits,to assess childhood 1 immunization rates in clinic patients and/or do VFC Program Quality Assessment New for 339 300 388 (STD) Assess total # and% of female FP clinic clients at 2010. risk for Chlamydia(age 24 and under) screened for 49.9% 50% 62.2% Chlamydia,includes exam visits and non-exam visits. DOH Lab:31 DOH Lab:38 90 DOH Lab:l9 (HIV)Number of persons counseled and tested for HIV Quest Lab:64 Quest Lab:69 Quest Lab:63 infection Total:95 Total: 107 Total:82 (HIV) Percent of persons tested for HIV infection through 95% 95% 90% 95% _the Public Health Lab that were in high-risk category _ 81 80 142 (SEP)Number of visits to SEP (SEP)Number of syringes exchanged _ 14,044 9,156 10,000 17,726 (PHEPR)Develop and update Public Health Emergency 1 1 1 1 Preparedness and Response Plan II 2 of 6 SUMMARY OF KEY FUNDING/SERVICE ISSUES (updated from Plan written 7/2010 for 2011 budjiet): JCPH CD programs address locally identified and defined Iocal public health problems. Communicable • disease prevention is a locally funded program, county milage was returned from the state to counties for TB control. Immunization funds from the state have been primarily in the form of vaccine, this vaccine is also provided to primary care clinics that care for children. County funding provides a professional staff that prevent, identify and respond to disease outbreaks and immunization staff that work with the hospital,health care providers,the schools and local groups sponsoring trips abroad for students. Immunization staff provides routine immunization clinics and international travelers clinics. Substantial staff time is spent on responding to public requests for information about communicable diseases and screening for reportable illnesses in the process. The CD team continues to work on strengthening the notifiable conditions reporting system through outreach to the Jefferson Healthcare lab, ER and local health care providers. Increased funding was received for 2008-2009, from the Washington State Department of Health(DOH), specifically for Communicable Disease surveillance and improving immunization uptake in children. A separate report on these performance measures is sent to DOH. This funding for 2010-2011 has been reduced by 20%. The number of doses of publicly funded vaccine administered to children in Jefferson County has been increasing every year. This analysis is covered in the next section. The Jefferson Healthcare hospital/clinics' electronic medical records (EMR) system does not allow the downloading of data into the statewide Child Profile Immunization Registry. All clinics receiving State supplied vaccines are now participating in Child Profile even though this requires double entry of immunization data by clinic staff. The Immunization team is training the school secretaries to access . Child Profile in order to get complete immunization records for those students that do not have a complete Certificate of Immunization Status on file for the immunizations required for school attendance. The Family Planning and STD clinics follow the Center for Disease Control's STD screening recommendations for the high risk age groups. The Family Planning and CD program staff will continue to explore ways to assure appropriate screening and screening data collection. HIV services are funded by the state and federal government to provide basic communicable disease prevention,testing and counseling to high-risk community members, and focused high-risk interventions such as the Syringe Exchange Program. HIV case management services are provided by Clallam County Health Department. The 2011 HIV prevention funding, $9,766, was a 50%reduction from the 2009 funding level of$19,702. Clients tested for HIV are screened for risk factors and the State Public Health Lab is used for those in the high risk category. This allows high risk clients with no medical coverage and low income to be tested. Others requesting this are tested through the Quest lab and the cost of the testing is billed to the client. The syringe exchange program success is not easily measured in disease numbers but the number of clients seen and syringes exchanged reflects the disease transmission prevention capacity of this program. Details are covered in the next section. Federal funding originally for developing capacity to respond to bioterrorism threats is now for all hazards emergency response. Response capacity is developed in coordination with Region 2 PHEPR partners Kitsap and Clallam Counties, our local emergency response agencies, Jefferson Healthcare and other health care providers. Public Health staff have been trained in and use National Incident 3 of 6 Management System protocols during communicable disease outbreaks. The roles, responsibilities and training have been invaluable for managing communicable disease outbreaks. JCPH participates in the Regional Duty Officer 24/7 contact system for Public Health with Kitsap and • Clallam Counties' staff,responding to after hours calls and triaging them to the appropriate Public Health professional if necessary. This allows JCPH to share call time and standardizes regional response to Public Health issues. Decreased funding for any program would result in scaling back on services. The Board of Health would decide which services would be impacted. 2011 STUDY/ANALYSIS OF RESULTS: Communicable Disease The Communicable Disease team shares health alerts and important updates with Jefferson Healthcare and the medical providers by fax and email. The fax system for collecting notifiable conditions reporting information from providers, initiated in the fall of 2009, continued to assist in timely reporting from the providers in 2011. One reporting form was revised and a new form was created, to assist with chronic Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B reporting. The$20,000 decrease in State funding for the Communicable Disease and Immunization programs in 2010 was continued unchanged for 2011. This funding was saved during a dramatic State Legislative session in which additional deep cuts to this funding had been proposed. This funding supports staff positions in these programs. Immunizations 2011 was the first full year of operation for the Washington Vaccine Association(VAC). This coalition of health care providers, health insurance providers and the Washington State Department of Health was • created to allow the universal State supplied vaccine program to continue by having the insurance companies pay the State back for vaccines administered to their members. The mid 2010 transition to the WVA documentation and billing requirements was a challenge for the Jefferson County pediatric vaccine providers. The system is worked smoothly in 2011 and has ensured that State supplied vaccine vaccines continues to be available for all children. In late 2010 and early 2011 the Immunization program received training from DOH on the new CDC mandated vaccine ordering program, Economic Order Quantity (EOQ). This program was added to the new Vaccine Ordering Module in the online Child Profile Immunization Registry. JCPH staff trained the provider clinics in the first quarter of 2011. The system became operational in Jefferson County in April 2011. The EOQ program projects the suggested quantity to order for each vaccine, according to the clinic's inventory and historical usage of the vaccine. EOQ also limits the frequency of ordering allowed for each clinic. This required training for each clinic,to be able to plan inventory levels and order quantities so that an order every 2 months, or quarterly for the smaller clinics,would be adequate. JCPH Immunization Program staff must approve each clinic vaccine order. The number of doses of publicly funded vaccine administered to children in Jefferson County increased by 185 in 2011 to 5,574 doses. Pediatric vaccine doses administered had been increasing every year, from 3,822 doses in 2006 to 6,100 doses in 2009 and then decreased in 2010 by 711 doses to 5,389. The increases have been primarily due to new vaccines being added to the immunization schedule and new school immunization requirements. A catch-up period for new vaccines spills over into the following years,as was seen in 2008-2009.No new vaccines were added to the schedule or school requirements in 2009 - 2011. Seasonal influenza vaccine doses administered in 2011 were up by 123 doses over 2010. The majority of all vaccine types had an increase in doses administered in 2011. 4of6 The new school immunization exemption law took effect in July, 2011. This requires parents wishing to exempt their children from the required school immunizations to get risk/benefit information from a medical provider, who must sign the exemption form. JCPH staff sent information packets to the • provider clinics and the schools to assist with this education. JCPH staff had discussions with DOH about ways to improve the completeness of the school exemption data reported to DOH by the schools, so that trends may be more accurately monitored. While the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine(HPV)is available to all adolescents age 11-18 through the State supplied vaccine program,this vaccine is recommended for women through age 26. The JCPH fee for private supply HPV vaccine is $145/dose. Three doses are needed. Many young adult women in Jefferson County are in the low income bracket with no health care insurance. In the Iast half of 2009 JCPH staff worked with the Merck vaccine company's Patient Assistance Program to obtain free HPV vaccine for low income uninsured women. Individual applications are required for each woman. Twenty three doses were administered through this program in the last half of 2009, 62 in 2010 and 22 in 2011. The Washington State Department of Health and CDC have supplied a limited number of doses of free Hepatitis A/B vaccine, Twinrix, for high risk clients since mid 2008. Nine doses of this vaccine were administered in 2008, 73 in 2009, 36 in 2010, and 11 in 2011. Since mid 2011, JCPH has offered the free "GIFT" (Give Immunity Fight Transmission) Tdap vaccine for low income uninsured clients who have contact with infants under 1 year of age. This program aims to protect infants from pertussis exposure. It is sponsored by the vaccine company Sanofi and the humanitarian organization AmeriCares. Fourteen doses of vaccine were administered in the last half of 2011. The provider clinics have been referring family members of pregnant women to JCPH for this program. Additional clients have been identified through our WIC program. The JCPH Immunization Program staff provides technical assistance to the clinics, immunization • updates, vaccine refrigeration incident follow-up, training of new vaccine coordinators in the clinics, assessment of immunization rates for clinic patients and vaccine program quality assurance assessment. The clinic visit numbers do not reflect the daily work with the clinics. Many contacts are by phone and information is faxed or mailed to clinics. Family Planning The Family Planning and STD clinics follow the Center for Disease Control's STD screening recommendations for the high risk age groups. In 2010, in response to CDC and the Washington State DOH Infertility Prevention Project Chlamydia(CT) screening guidelines, JCPH decided to assess the CT screening rate for women age 24 and under in our Family Planning Clinic. This process included exploring ways to assure appropriate screening and screening data collection. The first report for this project was included in the BOH meeting packet in February 2011. This assessment project continued for 2011, with feedback provided to the Family Planning program. The 2011 final report is in process. The percent of female Family Planning clients who were screened for CT increased from 49.9% in 2010 to 62.2% in 2011. HIV Prevention The number of client visits to the Syringe Exchange Program increased to 142 in 2011 and the number of syringes exchanged increased to 17,726. Nineteen new clients visited the SEP in 2011. There were 13 new clients in 2010, and 12 in 2009. Continued education in safer practices during each SEP visit is important for continuing the disease transmission prevention mission of this program. The number of visits in which clients reported exchanging for other people as well as themselves (secondary exchange) increased in 2011. A separate annual SEP report is sent to DOH. SEP program funding from the State for the first 6 months of 2011 was decreased by 27%. In May 2011 JCPH submitted a successful RFP application to DOH for continued funding of the Syringe Exchange 5 of 6 Program(SEP),receiving $10,000 for 12 months, similar to the 2011 funding. This funding was later removed as a part of the DOH budget cuts. Public Health Emergency Preparation and Response The January 2011 emergency response drill allowed JCPH to test the Region 2 Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan with local and regional partners,the State Department of Health and the State Department of Emergency Management. 5/11/2012 • • 6 of 6 • Board of 3CeaCth Netiv Business .agenda Item #117., 4 • Reappointment to Substance Abuse .advisory Board- Sheriff 7"ony Cernandez iv(ay 17, 2 01 • sIrkER'Pps TONY S. HERNANDEZ 4, JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF JEFFERSON 79 Elkins Road • Port Hadlock, Washington 98339 • (360) 385-3831 COUNT'! April 23, 2012 Julia Danskin, BSN Jefferson County Public Health 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 SUBJECT: Substance Abuse Advisory Board Dear Julia, • This letter confirms my interest in continuing to a member of the Substance Abuse Advisory Board. Per our recent discussions,I may need to designate someone from my department to attend from time to time in my absence. Sincerely, y Hernanez, Sheriff A 4110 R T?' s Board of 3-fealth New Business .agenda Item #117., 5 � Summary of zoic RegionaCDuty Officer CaCls Jvlay 17, 2012 • w4so� �0 JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH �sINoso 615 Sheridan Street • Port Townsend •Washington • 98368 • www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org Summary: Region 2 Public Health Emergency Response and Preparedness, Regional Duty Officer calls in 2011 Region 2 Public Health Duty Officer(RDO) provides professional public health consultation across Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap counties on a 24/7 basis. The RDO will serve as a single Region 2 Public Health point of contact for the purpose of after- hours emergency notification and emergency response system activation. In 2011 a total of 48 calls were made to the Region 2 RDO pager. Of these calls, 43 (90%) were for Kitsap incidents, 0 were for Clallam incidents, 3 (6%) were for Jefferson incidents, and 2 (4%) were regional or from DOH testing our system. JEFFERSON COUNTY Communicable Disease Pertussis Total 1 call (33%) Other(social services) Domestic violence, home situation Total 2 calls(67%) TOTAL 3 calls • KITSAP COUNTY Communicable Disease Animal exposure/bites/rabies 5 Other CD (pertussis, measles, chickenpox, diarrhea, mumps, hepatitis,camphy, TB, STIs) 17 Total 22 calls(51%) Environmental Health Sewage& septic concerns/reporting 7 Living environment (mold,yellow jackets) 2 Food handling complaints 2 Solid and hazardous waste (feces, meth lab) 3 Well concerns 1 Total 17 calls (40%) Other Birth certificates, other services Total 4 calls (9%) TOTAL 43 calls CLALLAM COUNTY TOTAL 0 calls i COMMUNITY HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PUBLIC HEALTH WATER QUALITY MAIN: (360)385-9400 ALWAYS WORKING FOR A SAFER AND MAIN: (360)385-9444 FAX: (360)385-9401 HEALTHIER COMMUNITY FAX: (360)379-4487 OTHER • Regional notification (DOH) Tsunami call Total 1 call (50%) Other(test by DOH) Test Total 1 calls (50%) TOTAL 2 calls 2011 Summary based on all of the RDO reports submitted. These do not include Washington State SECURES alerts. Report to Jefferson County Board of Health May 2012 Julia Danskin, Jefferson County Public Health, Local Emergency Response Coordinator Jessica Guidry, Region 2 Public Health Emergency Response Coordinator 1111 COMMUNITY HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL ERHEALTH OUA QUALITY • DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES MAIN: 66034400 HEALTHIER COMMUNITY MAIN: 360385-9444 FAX: 360379-4487 FAX: 364385-95-9401 • Board of Health nvledia Report r .T'(ay 17, 2 01 r Jefferson County Public Health II) April/May 2012 NEWS ARTICLES 1. "Septic self-inspection program tapped; board reviews at April 19 meeting," Port Townsend Leader, April 17th, 2012. 2. "Hear us out," Port Townsend Leader, April 18th, 2012. 3. "Workshop focuses on childhood trauma," Port Townsend Leader, April 18th, 2012. 4. "Fetal alcohol syndrome set April 18," Port Townsend Leader, April 18th, 2012. 5. "SmileMobile comes to Chimacum," Port Townsend Leader, April 18th, 2012. 6. "Behavioral event," Peninsula Daily News, April 19th, 2012. 7. "'Our Kids, Our Business' workshop April 26 focuses on childhood trauma," Port Townsend Leader, April 23`d, 2012. 8. "Anderson Lake looks good to open," Peninsula Daily News, April 23`d, 2012. 9. "Jefferson County Board of Health names Health Heroes," Port Townsend Leader, April 24th, 2012 10. "Toxic algae monitoring season begins; All local lakes free of algae blooms, so far," Port Townsend Leader, April 24th, 2012. 11. "Septic system self-inspection moves forward," Port Townsend Leader, April 25th, 2012. 12. "Keep kids out of drugs: Take-Back Day Saturday," Port Townsend Leader, April 25th, 2012. 13. "'Our Kids, Our Business' continues," Port Townsend Leader, April 25th, 2012. • 14. "Still questions about biomass," Port Townsend Leader, April 25th, 2012. 15. "Second Port Townsend air monitoring station approved - if funding developed," Peninsula Daily News, April 25th, 2012. 16. "Support Environmentally Responsible Businesses," Port Townsend Leader Getaway Guide," April 25th, 2012. 17. "Drug `take-back' day set Saturday," Peninsula Daily News, April 27th, 2012. 18. "Kids learn smoking kills," Peninsula Daily News, April 27th, 2012. 19. "Anderson Lake a big draw as once-tainted lake opens for first day of season," Peninsula Daily News, April 29th, 2012. 20. "Peninsula residents turn in unused drugs in take-back day," Peninsula Daily News, May 2"d, 2012. 21. "Clean Water News- Protecting and Restoring Our Watersheds," Jefferson County Public Health, Spring 2012. 22. "Science takes a backseat," Port Townsend Leader, May 2nd, 2012. 23. "Round table planned for hazardous-waste facility," Port Townsend Leader, May 2hd, 2012. 24. "Letter: Sewage code: It smells," Port Townsend Leader, May 2"d, 2012. 25. "Campaign for kids: A concern for ever day," Port Townsend Leader, May 2"d, 2012. 26. "Crisis cash to help curb whooping cough," Peninsula Daily News, May4th-5th 2012. 27. "Anderson Lake closed because of high toxin level," Peninsula Daily News, May 4th-5th 2012. 28. "SmileMobile visits Chimacum, Quilcene," Port Townsend Leader, May 9th, 2012. 29. "Teens teach kids dangers of smoking," Port Townsend Leader, May 9th, 2012. 30. "Electronic death records available," Port Townsend Leader, May 9th, 2012. • 4/17/2012 9:02:00 PM,Port Townsend Leader • Septic self-inspection program tapped; board reviews at April 19 meeting Pending Board of Health approval, certification program would allow for self-inspections of septic systems By Tristan Hiegler of the Leader The Jefferson County Board of Health is considering a certification program allowing homeowners to inspect their own septic systems. The ordinance is presented Thursday, April 19 for review, and could be revised and approved as early as next month. "We think we've got a very workable plan, but ultimately it's going to come down to the Board of Health," said Jared Keefer, director of Jefferson County Public Health's Environmental Health and Water Quality. Keefer's department and public work groups have been active in drafting the inspection ordinance. The Board of Health meeting is 2:30 p.m. April 19 at the Masonic Temple, 1338 Jefferson St., Port Townsend. A public comment period is scheduled. The proposed ordinance would allow for homeowners to become certified as inspectors for their specific septic systems. Keefer said the costs for the online and in-person classes required for that certification are being covered by an Environmental Protection Agency grant. • Keefer said the classes, which would begin in August or September, would cost homeowners $10 to become certified. If someone owns multiple systems, there would be an additional $5 for each system. Keefer said there would also be a $51 filing fee for each inspection, but he added that the board could change those fees if they revise the ordinance. Professional inspectors would still be available. Keefer said the cost of these inspectors is also covered by the EPA grant. If someone doesn't want to have their system inspected at all, he said the county would need evidence of an imminent public health hazard to get a warrant to inspect. Most septic systems must be inspected every three years, with a professional inspection needed every nine years, Keefer said. However, in high-risk areas such as shorelines and floodplains, Keefer said professional inspection would need to happen every six years. More complex septic systems would need even more regular professional inspections, he said. "If somebody's not doing this in good faith, it's probably going to be them paying for it in some form or fashion," County Commissioner David Sullivan said of failures to do an inspection correctly or refusing to inspect at all. "Our goal is to protect the public health," Keefer said. "Education and outreach is always step number one." S . Port Townsend&Jefferson CountyLeader .A ear us out ... • County commissioners, public officials listen to comments from Quilcene, Brinnon By Tristan Hiegler of the Leader .,", , b.k - ^ ... ,� '� 1'3 4 ,. � X?5 3 F moi. About 60 people . x - xs ',4 `, , 40 crammed into the Quilcene ,, ." , ' A x ,,. ,; Community Center on April ` .t kyr ��.h.t, +r , I .,0 �,,.Y 12 to present their ques- ^' `fin _ 5 t ,,, Y 3 P i t�,..0.:K.4-...yk �v',1` .! tions and concerns to the RY a4 r Jefferson County Board of ,„„� ' ;. -, -;.- r Commissioners. Issues such x ` „ as septic inspections, local jobs and broadband Internet �Rv� t " +p y '' N were raised during the corn- � � j' - r .- munity input meeting. , „E L', '% ._ � a .' - Commissioner John r "'<_ � ;" 17. Austin opened the proceed- = t �o ,, ' itift ings be praising the area's ice. volunteers. 1144: ,4 t4 �•'' "I cant think of a commu- r nity that's had more positive ,, energy in the past couple «•,, - • wears," he said. I think its ,r.. ,.. "'•' ... :W ii.. • quite the model for the rest Jefferson County Commissioner John Austin speaks at the Quilcene Community Center on April 12.The com- of the community." missioners and various public officials are conducting a series of public input meetings,the next being April 18 Many volunteer projects in Gardiner;April 23 in Chimacum;and April 26 in Port Ludlow.Photo by Tristan Hiegler were recognized, but the mood in the room wasn't Commissioner Leif Erickson waste, we need to protect ager Dave Shambley said always cheerful. Following discussed possible improve- out rural jobs and we need 100-megabyte speeds were the meeting's format, ments to the Quilcene boat to protect our environment coming to certain anchor attendees wrote questions ramp and Jefferson County better than we have been," points within the next nine which Phillip Morley, coun- Public Utility District 1 Sullivan said during the months. ty administrator, grouped Commission Vice President meeting. Shambley thanked Team and read to the commission- Wayne King talked about Meeting attendees were Jefferson for the group's efforts ers, and other county staff the ownership transition also curious about permits to bring in faster Internet and public officials. When from Puget Sound Energy to for inspecting their own sep- speeds. He and the commis- elaborating on their queries, the PUD,due in 2013. tic systems. Jared Keefer, sioners assured attendees that some community members the recently appointed direc- rural areas such as Quilcene, questioned the speed of SEWERS,SEPTIC SYSTEMS tor of Environmental Health Brinnon and the'West End county projects or the need Concerns were raised and Water Quality,a depart- would benefit from the new ' for more county and state about sewer system work ment of Jefferson County connection speeds. regulations. in Brinnon. Commissioner Public Health, said a self- The next- community David Sullivan said in an inspection ordinance could input meetings are at 7 STAFF PRESENTATIONS interview the pipes from a be approved as early as May. p.m. Wednesday, April 18 Commissioners and staff- sewer had been laid from He said permits for self- at the Gardiner Community ers gave short presentations a treatment plant serving inspection would cost $10 Center; Monday, April 23 before the public comment Dosewallips State Park. He and $5 for each additional at the Tri-Area Community period.Among them, County said the commissioners had septic system to be inspect- Center in Chimacum; Prosecuting Attorney planned to have the pipes ed. (See a related story on Thursday, April 26 at the Scott Rosekrans described connect to certain buildings this page.) Port Ludlow Bay Club; the pre-charges diversion in Brinnon, but he added and Monday, May 7 at the • program that cuts down that the project was on hold BROADBAND INTERNET Nordland Garden Club on on the number of charges due to a problem with the When the question of. Marrowstone Island. No being filed in county courts. funding. broadband access was raised, meeting is scheduled for the Port of Port Townsend "We need to treat our information services man- West End. Workshop focuses on childhood trauma The "Our Kids, Our org/registration or by con- Business" campaign contin- tacting Kelly Matlock ues with special events and of JCPH. 379-4476 or workshops about supporting kmatlock@co.jefferson. children in the community. wa.us. "Looking through the On May 7, the Boiler Developmental Lens on the Room hosts a training event Health of our Society,"a pre- on adverse childhood expe- sentation and workshop with riences, with the Jefferson Robert Anda, MD, MS and County Community Network Quen Zorrah, PHN, MSN, and JCPH. Call 379-8247. is from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, April 26 at the 'WALK A MILE' MAY 9 Northwest Maritime Center, Dove House Advocacy 431 Water St. Services sponsors "Walk Anda is a co-principal a Mile in Her Shoes" on investigator for the Adverse Wednesday, May 9 to bring Childhood Experiences focus to the prevention of • (ACE) Study. At this pre- sexual assault. The event sentation, he describes is part of a national men's • the study, and looks at the movement to end sexual vio- impact of traumatic child- lence. hood experiences and how Registration is at 5:30 they negatively influence p.m. at Rotary Park (adja- society's health and social cent to the downtown ferry problems. terminal). The walk begins "Understanding the at 6 p.m. and ends at the • impact of ACEs is key to Northwest Maritime Center. breaking the intergenera- A meeting with community tional cycles of costly nega- speakers follows. tive health and social out- Men are encouraged comes. Its findings are con- to walk in women's shoes. sistent with recent discover- Women and children are ies about the neurobiology also encouraged to take of stress and the effect of part. Pre-registration forms stress on the developing cen- are available at the Food tral nervous system," state Co-op, Jefferson Healthcare promotional materials. and Dove House. There is a Zorrah plans to discuss suggested donation of$5. how Jefferson County Public Sponsors of the walk are Health has integrated the Jefferson Healthcare, the ACE questionnaire and Food Co-op and Northwest share what has been learned. Maritime Center. The Port and efforts to strengthen the Townsend Lighthouse Lions parent-child relationship. Club provides refresh- Registration is required ments. to attend. Register online at Visit walkamileinher jeffcocommunitynetwork. shoes.org or call 385-5292. • //�//z } Fetal alcohol • syndrome set April 18 A free program for teachers and caretakers to learn about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) SmileMobile comes is planned from 1:15 to 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, in to Chimacum classroom 603 at Blue Heron The SmileMobile, a fully Middle School. equipped mobile dental Vicky McKinney with clinic, scheduled to be at Voices for Partnerships forw Action, Chimacum High School, May Voices Empowerment, is 21-25 to provide dental care to guest presenter. FASD is the leading known families with limited income. preventable cause of learning Operated by Washington disabilities and developmen- Dental Service Foundation tal disabilities in the United in partnership with Seattle States, program organizers Children's Hospital, the said. SmileMobile accepts state Teachers and caregivers Provider One insurance and will be able to work more effec- serves families on a sliding-fee scale based on family income. tively,reduce burnout and pro- For an appointment, call vide those with FASD the sup- Heather Sebastian at 385l port they need to succeed with the information they receive, 9400 at Jefferson County Health. officials say. Clock hours for PublicThe SmileMobile is not teachers are available. The time and place has associated with the school dis- been changed from a previous trict. announcement. • For more information,con- tact 379-4366 or email rbal- lard@ptsd50.org. • • Behavioral event PORT TOWNSEND— Dr.Robert Anda and Quen Zorrah will present a work- shop on"Adverse Child- hood Experiences:Looking Through the Developmen- tal Lens on the Health of Our Society." The event will be held at the Northwest Maritime Center,431 Water St,from 9 a.m.to noon Thursday, April 26. Anda,a co-principal investigator for the Adverse Childhood Experi- ence Study and senior sci- entific consultant with the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will describe the ACE study education for clients kmatlock@cojefferson. study and look at the and client/provider plan- wa.us, or contact Anne impact of traumatic child- ning to decrease risks for Dean at 360-379-4495 or hood experiences and how intergenerational transmis- adean@jeffcocommun.ity they negatively influence sion of these experiences. network.org. • society's health and social She also will discuss problems. efforts to strengthen the Zorrah will discuss how parent-child relationship Jefferson County Public and build resiliency for both Health has integrated the the survivor and the child. ACE questionnaire into Registration is required. public health practice. To register,visit jeffco Zorrah will share what communitynetwork.orgI has been learned about registration,contact Kelly screening,effective ACE Matlock at 360-379-4476 or • 4/23/2012 r 'Our 3Port Townsend ids, OurBusiness' workshop April 26 focuses on childhood trauma The "Our Kids, Our Business" campaign continues with special events and workshops about supporting children in the community. "Looking through the Developmental Lens on the Health of our Society," a presentation and workshop with Robert Anda, MD, MS and Quen Zorrah, PHN, MSN, is from 9 a.m. to noon on Thursday, April 26 at the Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water St. Anda is a co-principal investigator for the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study. At this presentation, he describes the study, and looks at the impact of traumatic childhood experiences and how they negatively influence society's health and social problems. "Understanding the impact of ACEs is key to breaking the intergenerational cycles of costly negative health and social outcomes. Its findings are consistent with recent discoveries about the neurobiology of stress and the effect of stress on the developing central nervous system," state promotional materials. Zorrah plans to discuss how Jefferson County Public Health has integrated the ACE • questionnaire and share what has been learned, and efforts to strengthen the parent- child relationship. Registration is required to attend. Register online at jeffcocommunitynetwork.org/registration or by contacting Kelly Matlock of JCPH, 379- 4476 or kmatlock©co.jefferson.wa.us. On May 7, the Boiler Room hosts a training event on adverse childhood experiences, with the Jefferson County Community Network and JCPH. Call 379-8247. • �° E y` N O FCA 0e d' _ _ °'� V C O en o °'U^ ro 3 5. ro-F3'_ 3 CD .7., T — oro . ..Y3 ° c`a o i -5 y, a) c. 2 OL a) ) vro N " m c L� Z °. 3 4. �`4 s` ° > = v C ro N ° 3 cin 3 u ro o I ; r y : " N as �.y = Lake:O MI ra a • Algae °x � � oL . E 1 75 .c .a o 0.' monitoring ®ill + >c c ro ca-o o >,a ao x > m ° ..... '.a. . Sa °§ began in 2006� � N_ • ? W ° ro O N ro f i" O .L� ro a _ g) c' 0v;c� - ny v c° u ° Omt, _ A 2 o ,,,z .�s- .� a'a .. I CONTINUED FROM Al to 6.58 micrograms per liter. .a a T 3 °°°°2Q.°. -o 3^ •v H 3 GD The recreational safety _ti _ea '� .� R H o'' Jefferson County Public threshold for anatoxin-a is 0 E G`n g E:7...,� 8 ° 3 R 0'a w w o ,>= Health has been collecting 1 microgram per liter. Doo [ w.� ~„ °a ° and submitting water sam- ples Since 2006, the 70-acre 9. ° ; a 'm.a3- ° a °^0 a'): from Lake Leland, lake in Anderson Lake E ,§ :51-?. ro.>y-- 3 °„'E N S g w o Anderson Lake and Gibbs State Park has been closed *00 y ~a c Lake since Memorial Day, during parts of the warmer weekend in 2006, when months because of danger- a I o°o ci w°ac,.„ authorities were alerted to ous levels of toxins. Vigo o v " x N ._. 1.-s ° ° oc the presence of algae toxins Anyone who observes an - a)ro a,,,..<5. c- $'o by the deaths of two dogs algae bloom at a lake is a�e ro an x" ro a ° h; that drank water from urged to phone the Jeffer- son County Public Health O °rot cn a 5 0 w o killed by anatoxin-a. Department at 360-385- 3 y ° ° D v- 3 Fundingis provided b a 9444. E �`" '� ° m ro ro > '� ° ° ° Depart- ment y For more information III 0 c .❑ aro> 3 b c a>, a grant from the state Depart- about lake qualityin Jef- ferson o a '"^nn x o a o 2, ment of Ecology and local ,,, a�w N S 3 i ro -vo �j -t-o E N funds. ferson County, visit the 4 ° c a v a ; .� environmental health web- MINN E,) ro'2 c `gw E-C ° N v C Poisonous levels site. ° ° ro „ o a) `x N o- D. No toxic blue-green CD S.4 LI E cn 3 °5 3 _ °c Toxins poisonous to birds algae has been reported in w and mammals are produced Clallam County, where o ro x -,o°n . o by certain species of blue- health officers do not test C ID '� o ? v ; green algae at certain for toxins. Instead, they CCS >aa ,Q a , times. visually monitor lakes for 0 =,, -O =•" - The growth of the algae signs of algae bloom. 3 0 ,.., y n %y ° o °- o is thought to be fueled by Algae blooms in Clallam C) --1 a.' o,n1 -0' ,T o a ro warm,sunny weather when County lakes should be tj y y sufficient nutrients,such as reported to the Clallam _ y o $ phosphates,are present. County Department of Ct ° °°'" a cn a But researchers don't Health and Human Ser- ro .g'3" understand why some spe- vices'environmental health C� v $ v o C a> T ° cies of blue-green algae division by phoning 360- 0 i 1 `' a C x ° a o begin to produce toxins,nor 417-2258. ,_, ct 77; c °' a „x'k•- ;L a r what makes them increase. ° K 3 0 3 5 a Anderson Lake closed a Managing Editor/News Leah CU Cn week before the end of the Leach can be reached at 360-417- ''—� o °_1'7 oc'l season last October because 3531 or at ieah.leach®peninsula e° _•c2 a a Q i~ levels of anatoxin-a shot up dailynews.com. CD c.„) 0 q(� _ L z y o�cn > Ny mCi MO O o z '� to ro m = d (+ i' bio ' y '2 ✓ x , -_� °)L o ., a � x5CY cx >�— o ' Q ••—.I 5 r O D ° .. c L � ,4 P .x S1.Ec yti t .-/ > 4/24/2012 11:08:00 PM,Port Townsend Leader • Jefferson County Board of Health names Health Heroes The Jefferson County Board of Health on April 19 presented the 2012 Public Health Hero Awards to four individuals and two groups. The award recognizes those who make contributions to improving the health of Jefferson County. Brenda DiPrete was recognized for her work in promoting tobacco cessation, Adrienne Duval for her work as a facilitator between families and local health services, Nicole Norris for promoting health choices in the Brinnon School District and Veda Wilson for her work in promoting health foods in the Quilcene School District. Also recognized were members of the Team Pod Townsend Steering Committee for raising money and awareness for local sports programs. Members of the Caring Congregation Committee at Quimper Unitarian Universalist received their award for providing training to support community members with mental health issues. • • 4/24/2012 11:24:00 AM,Port Townsend Leader Toxic algae monitoring season begins; All local lakes free of algae blooms, so far Anderson Lake State Park to open April 28 Anderson Lake State Park reopens on Saturday, and water quality tests indicate the lake is ready for the state fishing season opener. Jefferson County Public Health on April 16 began another season of monitoring its primary recreational lakes, (Anderson, Leland, Gibbs and others as necessary) for the presence of blue-green toxic algae and levels of toxins produced by these algae. Toxin levels were low in Anderson, Gibbs and Leland lakes, and with no algae bloom present there are no health warnings. Results from lab testing and recreational use recommendations are posted at: jeffersoncountypublichealth.org. Recommendations may include posting "caution" or "warning" signs at lakes depending on toxin levels and the threat to public health. One or more lake may be closed for varying time periods if its toxins are high, as has been the case with Anderson Lake every year since 2006. • Anderson Lake is primarily a lake for anglers (from shore and in boats — no gas motors allowed), while Leland and Gibbs are popular summer swimming-hole lakes. Motorized boats also may be launched at Lake Leland. The state's lake fishing season opens April 28. "We will open Anderson Lake State Park on Saturday the 28th. Whether the lake is open for us is to be determined by water samples," said Mike Zimmerman, manager of Fort Flagler Area Parks which includes Anderson Lake. The 70-acre lake eight miles south of Port Townsend is surrounded by 410 wooded and wetland acres opening for day-use activities such as biking, hiking, horseback riding and picnicking. Discover Pass entry fee required. • • septic system moves forward By Tristan Hiegler of the Leader operations and monitoring certified septic inspectors The Jefferson County by going through a $403 Board of Health voted April training course that is more 19 to conduct a public hear- extensive then the home cer- _. ing on a proposed septic tification process. Dan Nasman,a communi- inspection ordinance. The Keefer said these coun- ty association manager, said ordinance would allow prop- ty licensed inspectors can he likes the self-inspection erty owners to inspect their inspect any septic system program but has issues with own septic system by becom- upon request and can charge its fee structure. Nasman ing certified with the county. whatever they want. He manages the Ocean Grove Board members dis- said these professional-lev- Association's 79 homes and cussed changing the ordi- el inspectors are an option said he thought the $51 fil- nance to make clearer dis- for property owners who ing fee for each inspection tinctions between types of don't have family members was too high. critical areas where inspec- they can recruit to inspect The current draft of the tions would need to be more their systems. He said an septic inspection ordinance frequent. Environmental Protection calls for a $10 certification • They also wanted to make Agency grant offers rebates fee after homeowners com- a waiver option clearer. A for O&M inspections. plete a class preparing them disabled resident may sign The ordinance's language to inspect their septic sys- a waiver to have a family is being tightened up before tern.There is also a$5 fee for member complete the inspec- it goes to a vote at the May every additional system they tion for them. Jared Keefer, 17 board meeting, Keefer own. The $51 fee comes into director of Environmental said. play when filing inspection Health and Water Quality, "I've got work to do," he paperwork with the county. said individuals can become said. Nasman said he would like to see a budget for the fees written up,but he added that he likes the program itself. "It protects the integrity of all the septic systems in the community and that's important,"he said. Keefer said the classes for the certification process are also funded by an EPA grant. • Keep kids 'Our Kids, Our out of dru S: Business' continues g Jefferson County's fifth Take-back annual "Our Kids, Our Business" social aware- ness and prevention cam- Day Saturday paign continues with many In connection with events. "Our Kids: Our Business," This week, the Boiler the Port Townsend Police Room continues its week- Department and the ly movie night 7-9 p.m. Jefferson County Substance Wednesday, open mic 7-10 Abuse Advisory Board offer p.m. Thursday, free food a "Take-Back Day"April 28 3 p.m. Friday, Food Not for people to get rid of poten- Bombs 3 p.m. Saturday, tially dangerous drugs. and art group 2-4 p.m. The event is from 10 a.m. Tuesday. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April The Port Townsend 28 at Safeway, 442 W. Sims Public Library hosts art Way, where expired. unused workshops for the Teen and unwanted prescription Community Read from 1 to drugs can be brought to he 3 p.m. today, Wednesday, disposed of safely by authori- April 25, at the Library ties. The service is free and Learning Center, with anonymous with no ques- additional workshops 4-6 tions asked. p.m. Friday, April 27 and Items that cannot be 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, taken back are IV solutions. April 28 in the same lova- syringes, medical waste, tion. • syringes with liquids, oil The campaign is pre- crutches.air casts and splits. sented by Jefferson County For more information call Community Network and the city police department at Jefferson County Public 385-2322 or sheriffs office at Health, with the help of 385-3831. many community sponsors. • Still questions • about biomass In terms of biomass burning to produce electricity, let's look at the big picture. I am not a sci- entist, but I am concerned about health. I am concerned about my health, my family's health, the letters continued health of.my friends, my com- munity, my ecosystem and my planet. Thurston Country Superior ',Continued from page 8 vest of forest biomass is neither Court's recent decision means dismayed that our state and sustainable nor greenhouse that the proposed cogeneration local environmental regula- gas neutral." They "...argue project appears to comply with tions do not really protect our that such an increase in bio- existing environmental regula health in the broadest sense. mass harvest would result in tions. However, I am disappoint We don't really know wheth- younger forests, lower biomass ed that the judge did not con er the ultra-fine particles will pools, depleted soil nutrient sider the broader environmental actually be captured or what stocks and a loss of other eco- consequences instead of just the quantity of toxins will be gen- system functions..." specific regulations that apply erated and what the health Looking at the biomass ques- to this one kind of project. I am effects will be. We don't really tion holistically, I still believe Continued on next page IF know how the ash generated we need to use the precaution- by the burning of biomass will ary principle. When it comes affect our local environment or to environmental impacts, we how the shellfish industry and need to be cautious and not marine health will be affected assume that our predictive in the long run. models will be adequate. • We don't really know how So what do we do? Try to our local economy will be raise the money to pay for an impacted if we look at all the appeal of the case of the pro- different aspects. We don't posed cogeneration project to really know what the long-term the next higher court? effectswill be on forest health Lobby for change in the from the harvest of biomass regulations in Olympia and or how the burning of biomass Washington D.C.? Embrace will affect our global climate. the new cogeneration project In the publication Global and hope for the best? Move? Change Biology BioEnergy, an Ignore the whole thing? In editorial article was just pub- my mind, there are.too many lished in 2012 by an inter- unanswered questions about national group of botanists, the long-term effects of burn- forest ecologists and climate ing biomass. scientists titled, "Large-scale HELEN KOLF-F. bioenergy from additional har- Port Townsend. 411 /�/ ��QcLJLGc/ Second Port Townsend air monitoring station approved — if funding developed By Charlie Bermant Peninsula Daily News,April 25`h, 2012 PORT TOWNSEND—The Olympic Region Clean Air Agency has approved the idea of installing a new air- quality monitoring station at Grant Street Elementary School and is now considering how to fund it. The monitoring station intended for Grant Street, which would be the second in Port Townsend, would cost about $20,000, and the cost of operation is estimated at about $10,000 a year, said Dan Nelson, spokesman for the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency, or ORCAA. "We are still trying to get funding for this," he said. "It's not a done deal." Jefferson County Commissioner Phil Johnson said he was informed by the staff at ORCAA, of which he is board president, that a monitoring station could be placed at Grant Street. "This is a step forward in the right direction," Johnson said. "It will let us get accurate information about air quality." March 15 request The action follows a March 15 request from the Jefferson County Board of Health that ORCAA move the • present monitor from Blue Heron Middle School at 3939 San Juan Ave. to either Grant Street Elementary School at 1637 Grant St. or Jefferson Healthcare hospital at 834 Sheridan Ave. The idea is to place the monitor more directly in line with the Port Townsend Paper Corp. mill's emissions and bring monitoring closer to the city's most vulnerable populations. The request was made in light of the mill's $55 million expansion of its biomass cogeneration facility, which is expected to be completed in 2013. It will generate 25 megawatts of electricity, about half of which will be used at the mill and the rest sold as renewable energy on the market. A coalition of environmental groups, including local PT AirWatchers, has fought the expansion of the biomass burning facility at both the Port Townsend mill and at Nippon Paper Industries USA in Port Angeles. The $71 million Nippon biomass facility also is expected to be completed in 2013. Blue Heron monitor to stay Johnson said Tuesday that the Blue Heron monitor would stay in place. • It would work with the Grant Street monitor to provide thorough indication of local air quality, he said. "The original reason for monitoring the San Juan valley still exists because of all the wood smoke in that area, so we want to keep that going," Johnson said. Johnson said the operating cost of the new station possibly could be decreased if high school students were involved in the monitoring process as part of their class study. IIP Nelson said he didn't know how the students' role in the monitoring would occur. "We have nothing in place like this right now, but it's something we would love to explore," he said. Teacher Marcia Van Cleve said she likes the idea and wants to make the monitoring part of her science classes. Student monitoring "The kids will collect the data and then send it off electronically," Van Cleve said. "This will be a unique opportunity for them; it will allow them to see how they can apply what they learn in the classroom in the real world." Grant Street Principal Steve Finch said several people had talked about putting an air-monitoring station on the school in the past, but the idea didn't gain traction until Johnson got involved. "This is a great place to collect air-quality data, since it is important for the kids to be breathing clean air," Finch said. • Finch did not know where the monitor would be located but assumed it would be on the roof to protect it from vandalism. While the monitoring system is meant to collect information about the mill's effect on the atmosphere, Finch said the monitor should not have any political implications. "It's good if kids get involved with this," Finch said. "But it doesn't mean that anyone here is worried about the mill or that we are doing anything else than , collecting data." Jefferson County Reporter Charlie Bermant can be reached at 360-385-2335 or at charlie.bermant(a�peninsuladailynews.com. • L "# rat < as ayvz+,vn• a. r a r L ' � te, a,. C f.e ss . • _ .� '� ids 'i. 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The pharmaceutical drugs, including highly addictive narcotic painkillers, are taken to a Environmental Protection Agency-approved incinerator in Spokane,where law enforcement officials destroy the drugs they seize on the street. Syringes and medical waste will not be accepted. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is sponsored by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration. Improperly disposing of prescription drugs by flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away in household trash can be extremely harmful to people, animals and the environment,said Jim Borte, Clallam County Sheriffs Office spokesman. The take-back day is in addition to ongoing drug take-back programs offered by police departments and sheriffs • offices. Iona o '° '' g .. ,_ w k",,,^t a a.. ,a_„,, 1 ....,....„.7,,..„,_..„,,,„„.„, ,, , ,. ,,,,,,,,„. ...: . , ,, 0 . .. • A **IA a xi, ' B .. 1,4.7.-4,,..",' ° �„ tri- , , 'r4 T "4; . rt•S YA P- ".r..,.,,,,_,,,..,:„..,,,..:„ / i Y `,, .N . ., °. ' , ".---,',";Ji----7i S. RIY R"'. I I ET�Fr0 mow,W�+..... ,i. , : SCftQ9t s S n . . , ." fy # CHARLIE BERMAN r/PENINSULA DAILY NESS Amber Garner,left,and Brittani Mellard use a black lung prop during their presentation Thursday at Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend to discourage kids from smoking. • Kids learn smoking kills PT high school seniors give graphic demonstration BY CHARLIE BERMAN'r everything about the topic already. ing them around the room and then PENINSULA DAILY NEWS "The kids in eighth grade are at the collecting them in a small tub. PORT TOWNSEND— to top of the school and have an attitude," `'here are about 600 ingredients in the grade was a —whole lot Talkingeaoer, Brittani said afterward. tobacco that,when burned,create over hefourthurte Port Townsend High School "I know,because it wasn't so long 4,000 chemicals,"Garner said. saidstudents who Tadownsend High Sh- ago that I was in eighth grade." "Tobacco is the only product that if grade on the dangers an eif hth-smoking. Eventually,though,the high school used as intended can kill you." Bei classani on the Amber Garner students got the attention of the class. Another exercise required students and Abigail Noeldechen made an anti- poison,formaldehydeto.run in place until they were winded, smoking presentation to a class.at Rat then hold their noses and breathe Blue Heron Middle School on Thursday The high school seniors illustrated through a narrow straw. as part of a senior project but found some of the ingredients in tobacco This was a demonstration of what it that many of the students weren't smoke—such as rat poison,candle K eke to have a diseased lung. really listening or thought they knew wax and formaldehyde—by distribut- TURN TO SMOKING/AG Smoking: Teach them to say no CONTINUED FROM Al Tobacco Use—or TATU— "They were more excited hand. Only two of the 33 a program sponsored by the about the material." students raised theirs. The three girls—along American Lung Association Mellard said it is hard It's hard for people to with fellow high school stu- and administered by the for young people to resist quit,so the most important dent Ashely Goodrich,who Jefferson County Depart- Peer pressure. message is to not start,the eam was not present Thursday ment of Public Health. "It's hard to go some- TATU said. — made similar presenta- The students were given where where all of your "We want to teach kids tions to three fourth-grade teaching materials and friends are smoking, znd about the dangers of smok- classes earlier this week, coaching by health educator they want you to join in," ing,"Mellard said. • They hope to talk with Karen Obermeyer, then she seid.Pf "And want tto teach Swan School students in worked out the details of you donle 't sto ,think it'syou ol, but if them how we say`n the next few weeks. the presentation on their can become addicted." They will write a report own. Teacher Ted.Davis asked that will be presented to "The fourth-grade kids the eighth-grade students Jefferson County Reporter their own classes in May. were better listeners andCharlie Bermant can be reached at to raise their hands ife they. bermanf360-385-ape or at Charlie, / ` The presentation was were more involved," Mel- had ever tried a cigarette. bermanr®peninsuladailynews. �/`f part of Teens Against lard said. Davis raised his own corn. y/62 // Anderson Lake a bi• draw as once-tainted lake opens for first day of season 411 ,,,,-,..---:-4.7:4: :'::......' , box:„g,,."� = '" a ‘-‘,..,w,:i.V 4.74.,N1(44-,f.s.,,,.-;,....4....y .p9,7;24,...„,:•i::..„• _••,,,.,....,,, ...,••4isti ,..•,..., ..,_ :„.•z4 ,,,,,„.„.7 __,_... •:, . ,:,%,,,v,!„.„.,..„.. .itp,,,„ ..., ,. 4.it'AO,:f-4:-Tr-*'•': ' ' r , x ' . . „„i„,„„*-.., --4444,. A5609LigE P.. ',..;,,4„--,le; ,t,1,-..?.7 .-"--41aL%‘i",,,A, ,,- -- --A ., , ,,.,_„,,,,,,,...„:„,,,, . .,..,,,,,.:,,,,,,, 7,.__-....-"tr,v.1.--- ,—..-..".., ----: m -_-?":, ,.,:ii.;,..,-...---;:slaio -...7e,,.-:"-=';',7. -: 7-7'- '<' ''';---...N::41...“--04144i One of many who turned out to fish at Anderson Lake on Saturday, Ben Widener of Port Hadlock launches his boat carrying his son, Nicholas. --Photo by Linda Sutton/for Peninsula Daily News By Leah Leach Peninsula Daily News,April 29th, 2012 PORT TOWNSEND—Anderson Lake was a popular place Saturday morning when it opened for trout fishing and other recreational uses. "We had a very full parking lot,"said state Ranger Aaron Terada on Saturday afternoon. • "We had about 85 fishermen on the lake at about 10 a.m.,"he added, pointing out that this is an indication of the number turning out but was not an overall attendance number, which wouldn't be known until after the park closed for the day. People were lined up at the gates when they opened at 6:30 a.m., allowing access to the 410-acre Anderson Lake State Park and the 70-acre lake within. Both will be open from that time to dusk throughout the season. A Discover Pass is needed to visit the park. It can be bought at the state park and costs$10 for one-day use or$30 for an annual pass good for one year from the date of purchase. Although the date of the opening of the entire park was never in doubt,the lake's status depended on the results of tests for algae-produced toxins in the water. Two toxins historically found in some East Jefferson County lakes are anatoxin-a, a quick-acting nerve poison that can cause convulsions and stop breathing, and microcystin,which can cause skin irritation and, if ingested over a period of many years, can result in liver failure. The most recent tests found that the levels of these two toxins were way below safety thresholds, not only in Anderson Lake but also in the other lakes sampled—the county lakes of Gibbs, Leland and Crocker—said Greg Thomason, Jefferson County environmental health specialist. Because tests found extremely low levels of toxins, State Parks personnel gave the go-ahead to open the lake for the beginning of the state lowland lake fishing season. But since species of algae known to produce toxins are present—even though they apparently are not active now— caution signs have been placed at Anderson, Gibbs and Leland lakes. • Gibbs is south of Port Townsend. Leland is north of Quilcene. A caution sign also has been erected at Crocker Lake but for a different reason: Unlike the others lakes, it has a visible bloom of algae. • It is not yet known if the Crocker Lake algae is of the type that is known to produce toxins,Thomason said. Fishing already is prohibited at Crocker Lake,which is off U.S. Highway 101 near the intersection with state Highway 104, by the state Fish and Wildlife Department. "But people do go in there with canoes and small boats, so they expose themselves to algae at the lake,"Thomason said. The county's yellow caution sign warns lake users to refrain from drinking lake water and from swimming or boating in areas of scum. It also urges users to keep pets and livestock away from it and clean fish well and discard guts. The most recent tests were of samples taken last Monday. Results for King County Environmental Labs received late Thursday found no detectable microcystin in any of the lakes sampled. Anatoxin-a levels—which are measured in micrograms per liter of water—were 0.30 microgram per liter in Anderson Lake, 0.04 in Leland and Crocker lakes, and not detectable in Gibbs Lake,Thomason said. The safety threshold is 1 microgram per liter. Sandy Shore Lake looks clear and was not sampled last week,Thomason said. He warned that though toxin levels are extremely low in the most recent samples,the information lags behind current conditions. "The last information we have is from the April 23 sample,"Thomason said. "It can change quickly. • "The toxins are all very low, so it is safe to fish. It is safe to get in the water, but use caution." Blue-green algae flourishes in warm temperatures when sufficient nutrients, such as phosphates, are present. But researchers don't understand why some species of blue-green algae begin to produce toxins, nor what makes them increase. Since 2006,the 70-acre lake in Anderson Lake State Park has been closed during parts of the warmer months because of dangerous levels of toxins. No toxic blue-green algae has been reported in Clallam County,where health officers do not test for toxins. Instead, they visually monitor lakes for signs of algae bloom. Algae blooms in Clallam County lakes should be reported to the Clallam County Department of Health and Human Services' environmental health division by phoning 360-417-2258. Anyone who observes an algae bloom at a lake is urged to phone the Jefferson County Public Health Department at 360-385-9444. For more information about lake quality in Jefferson County,visit the environmental health website http://tinyurl.com/6z64ofy. Managing Editor/News Leah Leach can be reached at 360-417-3531 or at leah.leach@peninsuladailynews.com. Last modified:April 28.2012 5:48PM • Peninsula residents turn in unused drugs in take-back day • Peninsula Daily News, May 2, 2012 North Olympic Peninsula residents returned an estimated 245 pounds of unused prescription drugs and over-the- counter medications during the fourth annual National Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday. Clallam County residents brought back about 200 pounds of unused drugs, said Jim Borte, county Sheriff's Office spokesman and coordinator of the project. Port Townsend residents returned about 45 pounds, said Sgt. Ed Green of the city Police Department. Uniformed officers were at Jim's Pharmacy, 424 E. Second St. in Port Angeles; the Sequim Police Department, 325 N. Fifth Ave.; and the Port Townsend Safeway at 442 W. Sims Way to collect unused drugs Saturday. Jefferson County Sheriff Tony Hernandez said his office did not participate in the Saturday event. Like the Clallam County Sheriff's Office and the Forks, Port Angeles, Sequim and Port Townsend police departments, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office accepts unused drugs during business hours Monday through Friday each week. Prescription drugs also can be returned to Jim's Pharmacy, Borte said. There is no identification or personal information required in order to participate. The pharmaceutical drugs, including highly addictive narcotic painkillers, are taken to an Environmental Protection • Agency-approved incinerator in Spokane, where law enforcement officials destroy the drugs they seize on the street. The national day Saturday was sponsored by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency. On the Peninsula, it also was sponsored by the Port Angeles, Sequim and Port Townsend police departments, as well as Jim's Pharmacy in Port Angeles and Safeway in Port Townsend. "We appreciated the continued support of local residents for helping to keep expired or unwanted prescription drugs out of the hands of citizens and from polluting our environment," said Clallam County Sheriff Bill Benedict. Illegal use Benedict said prescription drugs often are a target of criminals who either use the drugs or sell them on the black market. The illegal misuse of prescription drugs by anyone other than the designated patient is a serious criminal offense, he added, and can lead to deadly overdoses, serious health problems and motor vehicle crashes. Flushing prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications down a toilet or drain, as well as disposing of such drugs in household trash, can harm people, animals and the environment, Benedict said. • .� .O1 sCounty Public Health � �'���' a . g �-� max.^�n � � �._."y7-.����"�-� �: �� ���� a ,rt, �so`VtfrAMVR3Rf 3�"i t- {-,`,�',� �JO � ,x.�� s Tip t�13'� s,� � r'& y aft'� '�'4 ���" � +--a•, �e�l y. { �� �' F �' * ��� �a. t3+ ' � �.*�. �Y 4 ist� �'F�'Fc � '�3i S ''ry.T#"`a �+�7 , s x AO, -, � `C sr K> x y "' Wits,; �, ::, ke '", -n a_.+ l'3'4�'. :i. et- icl ,,'w..�r ,-ice' 3 ""- '$ '. 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If r4 . � �f„` a you get a visit or a mailer as part of our"Sanitary Survey” x -�x t"''"' ” "° .� �� efforts, please take a few minutes to participate and learner x � ' about septic system care and animal waste management. - µF Iliptic classes, public meetings and this newsletter are part _ of the effort.Staff also conduct fresh and marine water Photo Courtesy of Dana Fickeisen Point Hudson quality testing. T.,___ Mats Mats Bay "Hot Spots" Found Grants from Washington State , ,Y s Department of Ecology and ° Both north and south ends of Mats Mats Bay have been found � * 7 Jefferson County funds make this . i� v" to have fecal pollution.Two rounds of shoreline sampling in possible through 2015. el ,j, 2011 revealed bacteria counts high enough to call for further N l> I work to find the causes and correct them. 'i .�« <_.Pr `-'j --- One home did not have an adequate septic system and one Northeast Quimper Photo Courtesy ofiWalsh home had chickens in a wet area that drained to the shore. Peninsula Work Begins Great Blue Heron,iconnof of loocal waters. Both homeowners are addressing the problems. Staff at Public Health are preparing to conduct field work on Another septic system was suspected, but a dye test showed the new Northeast Jefferson Clean Water Project, including that it works fine.A big fall rain event may have caused sanitary surveys described above. naturallyoccurringbacteria to end up in one set of our We prepare to do our surveys by gathering records from our samples.We will continue to check through the end of this septic files to hand out to homeowners.These documents year. can help residents locate and maintain their systems. It can be hard to care for your drain field if you don't know where it In this issue: is. The Carwash,and Hood Canal p2 410Drt Townsend's storm water runoff and county septic New Watershed Stewardship Resource Center p3 systems on near-shore parcels will get attention.And stay Conservation Futures p3 tuned — classes will be offered on septic care. Water Recreation Protection p4 Jefferson County Public Health Hood Canal Work Moves Upstream Saving Salmon, Saving Water, Serving the Community Watershed Will Receive Attention at II Many citizens heard a knock on the door or saw the Public The Carwash Health truck winding its way down the long dirt roads to the beach communities on the Canal over the last four years.Our Former Port Townsend Mayor Brent Shirley knows Port sanitary surveys of septic systems are nearly done on the Townsend and its residents which is why he opened The Carwash with Paul and Ruth Lytle.They wanted to own and shoreline and we thank you. operate a business that reflected the community's values— To complete the picture of the Hood Canal Watershed,we are environmental stewardship. calling on homes along rivers and streams to help At first glance,a commercial car wash may not seem like ny cities homeowners learn about protecting their septic systems to environmental have identified residential cbut this: car washing as amajor pollution ensure safe water,for recreation,for harvest,and for drinking source.Their top recommendation: use a commercial car water. wash. Work completed so far in Jefferson County on Hood Canal: Washing vehicles on pavement contaminates our water.Oil, soap,phosphates,and metals run into our streams,rivers, * Over 700 residents participated in"sanitary surveys." lakes,and Puget Sound.Phosphates contribute to excess vegetation growth in lakes,depleting water of oxygen and t 8 failing septic systems are being repaired. killing fish.Soap dissolves the protective mucous layer on fish and the natural oils on their gills.Without this protective layer, * More than 1,000 water samples were analyzed. fish become vulnerable to disease.Water used at The Carwash is recycled and treated prior to discharging into the city sewer. ' Classes on septic maintenance, newsletters,and public meetings were offered. ' 11 = 0Funding has been provided by the U.S.Environmental f" Protection Agency and Washington State Department of Ecology. . >,�. , s _ m 1 \\ \ ----`iti'''7" --Nj.4.4F,S.v.V 41,-'.:, '*=:'.."-""' '''''',VciRV,^-, ' The Carwash uses less water and energy than a car washed by - a resident.Sophisticated equipment like high-pressure nozzles cleans faster with less water.The average amount of water ,11110 used in residential car washing is between 50-100 gallons. The Carwash uses nine gallons of water.Saving water means saving rivers and the salmon and trout that live in them. Does this mean the death to charity car washing?No. ,. Organizations may still participate in fundraising activities.As :w ;' .- part of their environmental stewardship,The Carwash offers xr ; $, i 7 "' z , 'x" ,pA coupons to charity organizations. It is a win-win for the 6.4. g x !--"1 '.',-..z.'.. 4"g ' ' ' community and the environment.Charity organizations can still earn money, but in an environmentally protective way. ' Pinky Feria Mingo * ENvi-nOs. "'}p,✓'SM 7 1 ffersnn rountv PuR Health r � f a The Jefferson County Conservation Futures Program Preserving Open Space and Supporting 2' { ' ' Farms and Forests " Our local Conservation Futures Program helps maintain key $` 's :� ,F, wildlife habitat,farms, and forests as open space in Jefferson „, r �k , , : County.Since 2003, project sites have included wildlife habitat r, gst ry �' and forests within the watersheds of Chimacum and Tarboo '.',V:A:',cial5.34,fii:00:14-4:45ViffiiAt Creeks,the entrance to the City of Port Townsend,the Quimper Wildlife Corridor,and the Tamanowas Rock area. Conservation easements for agricultural lands are helping Photo Courtesy of Brian Walsh ensure the productivity of farms such as Chimacum Dairy, Finnriver Farm &Cidery,Glendale Farm,and Sunfield Land for Learning. Watershed Stewardship Resource Center Open space protections are paid for with funding from the Conservation Futures Fund,the County's smallest property tax Did you know there is a new place to go for information about levy, matched at least one to one with other resources such as donated land, private contributions and State or Federal standard code requirements and eco-friendly alternatives for grants. local land development?The Jefferson County Department of Community Development introduces the new Watershed Conservation Futures project applications are due each Stewardship Resource Center. It works to foster rural self- March. In 2012, a total of$260,000 is available toward open space protections within the city and county.The Ipefiance and to better support customers with project Conservation Futures Citizen Oversight Committee reviews the planning and the permitting process.The Resource Center applications and makes funding recommendations to the promotes low impact development(LID) methods for Jefferson County Board of Commissioners in June. managing storm water to minimize polluted runoff,and Interested citizens, land owners, and non-profit organizations sustainable development. are encouraged to contact program staff at e.` s or(360)379-4498 for more Browse brochures, hand-outs,educational art posters, information or to visit°..w, .ce. e e-so a.usi_;,,. m « oners reference books,slideshows and selected websites. (click on "Conservation Futures Program and Committee"). Tauri Pokorny Hang out for a while to explore your parcel data maps. Learn more about site planning, rain gardens, permeable pavement, rainwater catchment, and buffers. ."» ., Get one-on-one guidance from the Coaching Team. Open: Monday—Thursday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Drop-in Coaching Services: Monday,Tuesday&Thursday mornings,and Wednesday afternoons . k fa r Location Castle Hill QFC Shopping Centers Online: �� x " Contact or(360)379-4450 ��t s>M � � r 0 4 "'Michelle McConnell Photo Courtesy of Conservation Futures Archives Local Residents on Brown Dairy Farm Conservation Futures Project Site 2 Jefferson County pulic Health Preventing illness First Concern of Public Health •Lakes To Be Tested For Algae ` s ` In 2012 Jefferson County will again be testing Anderson, , 1 s` 1 : ' -.4:-; ,,` Leland,and Gibbs Lakes weekly for toxic bluegreen algae from early April through September.Check lake status at :� � , ti'rww.iei ersor countvnublicnealth.erg and look for Water .: Quality/Lake Water Quality. _ Other public lakes that develop blooms will be tested as w, ..:-''';'.,4.4,-_-'...0-. -- s-zneeded -77 Citizen Group Works on Septic Inspections = °"� >� . " ,w ' Public Health and the Septic System Monitoring Workgroup _ are providing recommendations on the way our county will Photo Courtesy of Brian Walsh meet septic system inspection requirements.Homeowners may be able to do some of their own inspections after WHEN A SEPTIC SYSTEM GOES BAD IT IS TIME FOR HELP receiving training and Health Department authorization. Craft 3 is a non-profit septic loan program Check www. eftersoncountvpublichealth.oiefor details. to fund your repairs. Contact Craft 3 for assistance: (360) 642-4265 * # , s.,-- ,ar i Photo Courtesy of Linda Atkins it: .` „,,,,i4 This norm sie er is made possiaLe ay grants from The Distribution Box for a septic drain -s F ` Washington State Department of Ecology. ';4-; Send questions,comments and ideas to: field keeps sewage effluent evenly . 4, , 0' info@jeffersoncountyoublichealth.org o_oAPTMENT OF distributed to all the lines '"_ •-”" �� or call(360)385-9444 i/-Th.9:00-4:30 ECOLOGY t� State of Washington y py y 4 ''':','-::, • Y' 4,, - t t}r .� if*y' .:"'t.^ , PRESORTED •` 'I 1 1 e j $�a i-1' j j s e STANDARD s4;fi'._ . ,2 , ... .,g # = . .'4 r� U.S.POSTAGE PAID *)17.), Jefferson County Public HealthOLYMPIC MAILING 2 SERVICES 615 Sheridan Street Port Townsend, WA 98368 RING ..:l**** ee*ee ,--,- a -*et s et-*e ,e***m-* s -*a* s-* ea-et tet m<m- m;4n Hood Canal Shoreline Public Meetings Slated PS Quilcene Community Center, May 16,6-7 PM Brinnon Community Center, May 17,2:30-3:30 PM t I. Come hear about the results of four years'work on the Hood ilgl.l slgg I ,_Jtssa,zlglgg"lgl.lglllgggigglglhaullg l r07trz .-� t-'"AUTO-r�**S-DC-Fr 36S rx Canal Clean Water Project. How many shoreline residents tookNE • part in surveys?What shoreline areas had issues?What was R , s • done?What is next? i -480 Mr12 ;�c_ce ip a ,,.�c �q�� �- • ...-__ k'+..tt'.e F s..i'K YTF1fSlE_'3'S.t 2'KFe KV+�Lt.14'Sfi2Gb' ..�Y�'m# T'.'h�'i#� '�T"`T'.i9',e�.%� 'k:fi',hmw,F���'3k','F!''€'k'.k#i'.5������T '.k'.k3#:i'.�eM � �.a"T. � ..� r.,y,.ry;1-.-,.. ','-.:'.,. v-t..,.':", ni Vie tI'f05,-p;4 0, fl ".eY: W '' flEms; . -'�3 -'��'� • 73�� rsF }�1 < gam' # � "� �l ..1,771-c7 1 • Science takes a backseat As someone who frequently expresses disgust with conserva- tives who are unwilling to compro- mise on their high-priority issues,I find it troubling that so many of my progressive friends show the same inability to achieve compromise on a number of issues that they hold dear. Also, both groups are quick to blame a conspiracy, for example, . "The newspapers are in cahoots with the enemy." Case in point — the Port Townsend Cogeneration Project[PTCP]. Reading the online comments for the Leader, it becomes appar- ent that science takes a back seat to emotion. One person wants to focus on carbon dioxide emis- sions from the project, but fails to note that, according to the EPA [Environmental Protection Agency], the average automobile puts 11,450 pounds of carbon diox- ide into the atmosphere every year, • including those cars that are idling their engines outside our schools every afternoon. Critics also fail to note that the PTCP will reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and sulfur com- pounds.Not a bad payoff,especial- ly when considering the fact that the PTCP will reduce particulate emissions by more than 70 per- cent. Plus,it will be doing all that while using the same fuel that it uses now (except that it will burn 1.8 million fewer gallons of fuel oil annually). This $10 million investment with its state-of-the-art precipita- tors, which increased energy out- put and efficient conversion of wood biomass to energy, should be a no-brainer except for those who are committed to "taking no prison- ers." And, no, I have no affiliation with PTCP. DAN NASMAN Port Townsend S . • Round table planned for hazardous-waste facility By Megan Claflin of the Leader that a round table includ- Safety-Kleen. ing the Department of Cairns said that includ- The Jefferson County Ecology, Jefferson County ing the port and the Port Public Works Department Public Health and Public Townsend Marine Trades contacted state and local Works, and the Port of Port Association in upcoming dis- agencies last week regard- Townsend could help deter- cussions is critical because ing the future of operations mine the best course of confusion exists as to what at its household hazard- action for future collection types of boatyard waste can ous waste (I-IHW) facility, services. be legally disposed of at the located in the Port Townsend "Moderate-risk waste facility. Currently, boat own- Industrial Park. collection won't end, but we ers performing bottom main- Solid waste coordinator need to decide on the best tenance must collect and Al Cairns said that collet- method for delivery,"he said. double-bag all paint scrap- tion volume has decreased "Operating a facility at the ings prior to dropping waste significantly since the facil- extreme north of the county into the trash. ity opened 15 years ago, may not be the most efficient However, new federal reg- prompting the Public Works method of collection." ulations pertaining to elimi- Department to limit the In 2009 and 2010, Public nating the use of antifouling hours of operation to Fridays Works offered remote col- paints, which can include from 10 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. lection services at locations toxins such as lead, could On average, 25 to 30 peo- throughout the county and also change what types of pie take advantage of the experienced a large turnout, materials and what volumes one-day-per-week service in Cairns said. can he collected at the HHW the center of the port's boat- The round table could facility. yard and shipyard areas. consider whether offering "It will be good to have • The site accepts moderate- that type of service in the all effected parties at the risk waste (MRW), mean- future, versus a sedentary table, so we can ask the ing poisonous or flammable location, would prove more Department of Ecology materials, such as household efficient or if hiring a pri- exactly what materials are cleaners, pesticides and her- vate contractor is a better regulated and how they want bicides, motor oil and anti- option. Currently, there those materials handled," freeze. are three waste-collection Cairns said. Because of changing companies operating in the No date for the round table regulations regarding what county:PSC,which currently has been set,but Cairns said types of materials the site collects the MRW from the he hopes to have the entities can be accepted and low HHW facility,Clean Harbors involved congregate within participation, Cairns said Environmental Services and the next few weeks. • 5/2/2012 6:00:00 AM,Port Townsend Leader Letter: Sewage code: It smells The Jefferson County Health Board April 19 meeting covered an amendment to JCC 8.15 "On- Site Sewage Code" to allow homeowner inspections. Only two people not affiliated with the board attended. A presentation indicated the revisions were written by committee and then communicated in public meetings. The process presenter implied the public meetings were held not to solicit public input, but to educate them to impending implementation (just like the public meetings before the 2007 adoption). The amendment content appears reasonable with a several exceptions. For instance: An invalid homeowner, after being certified, can have a non-certified blood relative perform the tests. The question is: How do you certify an invalid in the first place and second, how can that invalid ensure that the system test was conducted properly? Why not allow the certification of the person doing the test? A bigger problem stems from the JCC 8.15 itself; it was drafted and adopted in 2007; at the time, I (as a career technical writer) looked it over and found it incomplete, unworkable and unlikely to produce meaningful, repeatable or even the desired results. A proposed revision was submitted to be considered the next time the document was amended. It wasn't considered, nor was the folder of typos, errors, omissions and confusions accumulated by the Environmental Health Department. "Oh, we'll consider them next time." There's always next time. It appears the Health Department kept the problems hidden intentionally. • If we are going to spend the time and money amending a poorly written and incomplete code, why shouldn't we fix the problems? With the current code exceeding 45 pages, and a commissioner edict to streamline the permitting process, why is code simplicity ignored? Why is a document of this magnitude not subject to a technical writer review? Note: Alternative systems do not qualify for homeowner inspection, yet they are the first to be targeted for inspection enforcement. They instead require professional inspection every year at $250-$350. Yet the department is giving conventional system owners (inspections every three years) $150 cash incentives to comply. The last issue, even though there were revisions suggested, including a professional rework of the entire code: Why is the first reading of the as-is code set for midday in Port Townsend's Cotton Building on May 17 during the Rhododendron Festival Pet Parade, instead of in the septic-saturated mid-county? DAVIS STEELQUIST Quilcene 5/2/2012 6:00:00 AM,Port Townsend Leader Campaign for kids: A concern for every day By Tony Hernandez, sheriff, Jefferson County In April, many individuals and organizations in Jefferson County are raising awareness about child abuse and neglect through the "Our Kids Our Business" campaign. This is an issue that deserves our attention and focus during Child Abuse Prevention Month, in April, and every day of the year. The prevalence of child abuse and neglect is staggering. There were nearly 700,000 confirmed cases in the U.S. in 2010, including 6,500 in Washington. Although we have seen a decline in reports of child abuse and neglect, and infant death and trauma in Jefferson County over the past few years, there were 115 suspected cases of child abuse and neglect investigated by Child Protective Services in 2011. This is still too many. One of the long-term consequences of being abused or neglected is future involvement in crime. Although most victims of abuse grow up to lead productive lives, research shows that children who are abused are nearly 30 times more likely to commit violent crime as • adults. Often, this violence is a repeat of the abusive treatment they experienced as children, resulting in multigenerational cycles of violence and crime. Researchers have estimated that as many as 33 percent of adults with a history of abuse may go on to abuse their own children. The good news is that we know what works to prevent child abuse and neglect and break this cycle. Studies have shown that intensive home-visiting programs can result in dramatic reductions in child abuse and neglect. Longitudinal studies of the Nurse-Family Partnership show that this program can cut the incidence of child abuse and neglect in half among the families randomly assigned to receive the home-visiting services. We are very fortunate to have the Nurse Family Partnership available in Jefferson County. For the past 13 years, specially trained nurses from our public health department have worked intensively with mothers and families to provide training and education to ensure that babies are born healthy and get off to the best start in life. We must do whatever it takes to prevent crimes against children and make sure more of our kids grow up without the physical and emotional scars caused by abuse and neglect. Since 1999, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners and the Jefferson County Public Health Department have maintained their commitment to funding the Nurse-Family Partnership, despite tough budget times. Access to prevention And the voters of Jefferson County have stepped up as well, by approving a sales tax increase in November 2010. With revenue provided by Proposition 1 , 25 highest-risk families receive Nurse-Family Partnership services. However, there are still too many families without access to critical prevention services in our community. As the criminal justice system increasingly focuses its attention on crime and violence reduction, the prevention of child abuse and neglect has become a critical priority. This approach takes on added urgency in light of research documenting the cycle of violence that begins with child mistreatment and can lead to later delinquency and criminal behavior. Jefferson County is taking an important step toward protecting our most vulnerable kids. We now know that if a baby doesn't have the right kinds of interactions in the first few years of life, the baby's brain architecture doesn't build itself properly. And if the brain architecture doesn't build itself properly, kids can be at a disadvantage in long-term ways. We know a lot about what helps and hurts the growth of brain architecture. What helps build and solidify brain architecture is interaction like mirroring, where adults take time to mimic the baby's facial expressions, coos and gestures, for example. This practice strengthens the architecture. What weakens and damages brain architecture is frequent stress —from fear, hunger or interacting with a parent under stress, for example. Stress releases toxic chemicals in the baby's brain. These chemicals weaken brain architecture by stopping brain cells from growing and forming connections to each • other. By investing in kids today we provide them with positive life experiences, and can avoid the considerable harm and costs of crime and victimization. Given the important financial, social and personal costs of crime, investments in crime prevention through social development make economic and social sense. Discussions and awareness around these factors reflect the importance of considering those most at risk, so support Our Kids Our Business and get involved today. • ES cash to help cm;is • curb w cough BY MIKE BAKER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Twenty-six co_1A��lf_ med OLYMPIA—Gov. Chris i�'■1 Gregoire opened up an cases on Peninsula emergency fund Thursday to help contain a whooping cough epidemic as officials PENINSULA DAILY NEws reported in Clallam urged residents to get vac- The North Olympic County in 2012,the cinated. Peninsula has reported ninth•lowest among Gregoire 26 confirmed cases of Washmgt°n's 27 coin is making s. whooping cough as of ties and the same as $90,000 in k Thursday,according to Spokane County,which crisis cash , the state Department of is almost seven times available to larger in population h e 1 p ' -. Health. than Clallam,according strengthen Jefferson County has to the state Department reported 21 cases of a public A-N"n ,, of Health. awareness Gregoire whooping cough in 2012, Clallam County's campaign the 18th lowest number rate of 7.1 persons with about the in Washington. whooping cough per But the Jefferson need for the — 100,000 persons is the pertussis .;(,;:°,r''' County whooping cough 12th lowest in the state.` • vaccination. :. rate of 71.7 percent of Statewide,the per- The state t " z��� cases per 100,000 of centage of cases by age Department '4'°°"" population is second in group is highest among of HealthF ' Washington only to those ages 10-13,fol- ,14,1, 11 • already is :, Skagit County,which lowed by ages 5-9 and looking to Selecky had 234 cases. 14-18. spend about Five cases of whoop- For information,visit $200,000 on the effort. ing cough have been www.doh.wa.gov. "Pertussis is very seri- ous, especially for babies," Secretary of Health Mary Pertussis, or whooping to get a whooping cough Selecky said in a statement. cough, is a highly conta- booster,called a Tdap. gious respiratory illness Washington already has Immunizations vital spread by coughing and recorded 1,132 cases of "It's vital that teens and sneezing. whooping cough this year adults are current on their Infants are particularly — about 10 times more immunizations because vulnerable to whooping than the same time last they're often the ones who cough because they can't be year, according to disease give whooping cough to immunized before 4 to 6 investigators at the state babies." weeks. Department of Health. The state also has The state is on pace for received approval from the Get it from adults as many as 3,000 cases in federal government to 2012,something that hasn't divert some federal cash Babies often get the ill- been seen in decades. toward the purchase of ness from adults and family "In my 13 years as secre- 27.000 doses of the whoop- members because the shots tary, this is the first time ing cough vaccine, children get wear off over I've had to use the word Those will be available time. 'epidemic' about disease in for uninsured residents. Officials want residents our state,"Selecky said. • • Anderson Lake closed because of high toxin level '''.':1:?°:'::C-V;Tilt.•:7•,:*;!;1,‘''-',':i.::if:i'''sit'';:$0.,.21.,i5rtIlliilii7:4,:.,,,:i.:"?,,iiki,f::''..:‘,":,,,7:,,::::::,::':7,i, gli S ^' `k ,P:',‘,.-,,s';::::- ; �` ' -7,'L,''',..;,',',:;,„..;:„;,..',', :‘ .L spa : °mow " i.'",''., °° ?}. a „,,,,„,„_„'-4:',;., i 6O9 W. ` �ak t 1�1�5G VLa�ny rix "" �mTA ,.•,._" r '" «,. y Linda Sutton/for Peninsula Daily News One of many who turned out to fish at Anderson Lake last Saturday, Ben Widener of Port Hadlock launches his boat carrying his son, Nicholas. Five days later, the lake was closed again. By Leah Leach Peninsula Daily News, May 4th-5`h, 2012 PORT TOWNSEND—Anderson Lake, which opened for the fishing season Saturday, was closed Thursday after tests results showed the water contains a high level of a quick-acting nerve toxin. "They will close it today," said Greg Thomason, Jefferson County environmental health specialist, on Thursday afternoon. ill "The park remains open, but the lake will be closed today." State park Ranger Kinnan Murray made the determination to close the lake to fishing and other recreational use Thursday after the county received the most recent tests results, said Lori Bond, office assistant at Anderson Lake State Park. "The signs are going up, and it is closed today," Bond said. The 410-acre park itself remains open. Only the 70-acre lake within the park, which is between Port Townsend and Chimacum, is closed. "You can horseback-ride, ride your bikes, anything you want to do—except water recreation," Thomason said. "They got only five days of fishing." The lake was thick with boats last weekend as people flocked to it to fish for trout on the first days of the statewide lowland fishing season. Thomason recommended that State Parks close the lake Thursday after receiving test results from King County Environmental Labs of samples taken Monday. The results showed that Anderson Lake water contained 1.52 micrograms per liter of anatoxin-a, a nerve poison that can quickly cause convulsions and stop breathing. The safety threshold for the toxin is 1 microgram per liter. 41) "It jumped up five times what it was last week,"when 0.30 micrograms per liter was found in the water, said Thomason, adding that the level had been steadily increasing this month. The toxin is created by certain types of blue-green algae. Blue-green algae flourishes in warm temperatures when sufficient nutrients, such as phosphates, are present, but researchers don't understand why some species of blue-green algae begin to produce toxins, nor what makes them increase. Since 2006, Anderson Lake has been closed during parts of the warmer months because of dangerous levels of • toxins. "There's a bloom going on there now," Thomason said Thursday. A Discover Pass is needed to visit state parks. It can be bought at Anderson Lake State Park, as well as at others, and costs $10 for one-day use or$30 for an annual pass, good for one year from the date of purchase. Tests results found that the anatoxin-a levels remained low in Leland, Gibbs and Crocker lakes. "Leland is still good at 0.14 [micrograms per liter]. Gibbs is less than detectable, and Crocker is 0.02 [micrograms per liter], Thomason said. The levels of microcystin, another type of algae-produced toxin historically found in East Jefferson County lakes, could not be detected in samples from any of the lakes, Thomason said. Microcystin can cause skin irritation and, if ingested over a period of many years, can result in liver failure. Caution signs remain at Leland, Gibbs and Crocker lakes because they contain species of algae that are known to produce toxins at times. The county's yellow caution sign warns lake users to refrain from drinking lake water and from swimming or boating in areas of scum. It also urges users to keep pets and livestock away from it and clean fish well and discard guts. • Gibbs is south of Port Townsend. Leland is north of Quilcene. Crocker Lake is off U.S. Highway 101 near the intersection with state Highway 104. No toxic blue-green algae has been reported in Clallam County, where health officers do not test for toxins. Instead, they visually monitor lakes for signs of algae bloom. Algae blooms in Clallam County lakes should be reported to the Clallam County Department of Health and Human Services' environmental health division by phoning 360-417-2258. Anyone who observes an algae bloom at a lake is urged to phone the Jefferson County Public Health Department at 360-385-9444. For more information about lake quality in Jefferson County, visit the environmental health website http://tinyurl.com/6z64ofy. Managing Editor/News Leah Leach can be reached at 360-417-3531 or at leah.leach(a�peninsuladailynews.com. • SmileMobile visits Chimacum, Quilcene The SmileMobile, a fully equipped mobile dental clinic, is in Chimacum from May 21 through May 29 and in Quilcene from May 30 through June 1.Appointments are being accepted. Dental care is provided to children through high school age whose families have lim- ited incomes. The SmileMobile accepts the Washington state Services 385-9400. Exams are given Card and also has a sliding- on May 21-23, with follow-up scale fee system. treatment scheduled as space For interested Chimacum is available. residents, the SmileMobile is In Quilcene, the parked at Chimacum High SmileMobile stops at Quilcene School, 91 West Valley Road. School. Call Carrie Thompson Make an appointment by at 765-3363,ext.249. calling Heather Sebastian at Exams are given on Wednesday, May 30, with fol- . low-up appointments made as space is available. The SmileMobile is open . ated by Washington Dental Service Foundation, in partnership with Seattle Children's Hospital. • 7 72lGa-c/,G=tom Teens teach. kids • dangers of smoking "Yuck! I ever want to mentation develops into smoke," said a fourth-grad- regular smoking, which er in Jason Lynch's class at typically turns into a Blue Heron Middle school. strong addiction well before That's exactly the reac- the age of 18 — that can tion that Port Townsend overpower the most well- High School Teens Against intentioned efforts to quit. Tobacco Use members Any efforts to decrease (TATU) are hoping for this future smoking levels spring. among high school stu- Four Port Townsend dents, college-aged youths, High School students — or adults need to include a Abbey Noeldechen, Amber focus on reducing experi- Garner, Ashley Goodrich mentation and regular and Brittani Mellard — smoking among teenagers are focusing their senior and even pre-teens as well. project on learning about Delaying the age when the dangers of tobacco use kids first experiment with and practicing presentation cigasmoking sor first can also beginreduce skills. The students then the risk that they become shared their expertise with regular or daily smokers students at Blue Heron succesand sfully increase their q char - Schoi. es of • This •program is a collab if they do begin regular oration between Jefferson smoking. County Public Health, Port Although most teens Townsend High School don't smoke, for those who and the American Lung do, the peak years for first Association. trying a cigarette appear to Lifetime smoking and be in the sixth and seventh other tobacco use almost grades (between the ages of always begins by the time 11 and 13) with a consider- kids graduate from high able number starting even school. Experts .say experi- earlier. • Electronic death records available The state Department of Health is changing the way it does business, moving from paper to electronic filing of death records, and is releas- ing the Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS) to Jefferson County this month. The EDRS is already being used in Benton. Franklin. Mason, Pierce, San Juan. Skagit.Spokane and Thurston counties. EDRS streamlines the death registration process. improves the quality of the death data collected and enhances communication among those who file. Families receive death cer- tificates faster and are able to do so from any local health jurisdiction across the state. EDRS delivers better service • to families, because delays with paper processing are reduced. Call 385-9400. Electronic ctronic death • records available The state Department of Health is changing the way it does business; moving from paper to electronic filing of death records, and is releas- ing the Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS) to Jefferson County this month. The EDRS is already being used in Benton. Franklin. Mason, Pierce, San Juan. Skagit.Spokane and Thurston counties. EDRS streamlines the death registration process. improves the quality of the death data collected and enhances communication among those who file. Families receive death cer- tificates faster and are able to do so from any local health jurisdiction across the state. EDRS delivers better service to families, because delays with paper processing are reduced. • Call 385-9400. • JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Sign-In Sheet TITLE: Hearing re: Operation & Monitoring proposed changes to 8.15 Septic Code DATE: Thursday,May 17, 2012 PLACE: Cotton Building, Port Townsend, WA NAME (Please Print) STREET ADDRESS CITY Testimony? YES NO MAYBE GI(.CAI(N \,/(/o0DB Ry )51 elh, \qo, Rc i\tORPLAWD ❑ ❑ 51, .-4YIli c sh.t 61,E, ciQS -Fre,hk I, c. 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YES NO MAYBE 5 '30 [62 3 Eht- �? / ❑ ►,14 11 172a a eedczik_ 73 "J /� SEl- e / ❑ IN y 7ye, ly l -sI PT El . ❑ ..4 oc 3"Ac k'scokj 57- j ❑ ❑ ❑ Jed.AIBP �L ' /Sv o <_111 0k S orn P-7- ❑ Er❑ f//a if S Do w/4 t (6`'N C.)",&(t/14, itT ❑ ❑ • A 5}t r,/\ 3-695 Lt Si". I ❑ IN ❑ 11L 11), &:-/ 3 (3,5 --- S-f-• P, T- J 12/11 ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ nnn • To: Jefferson County Board of Health • From: Dan Nasman, Manager, Ocean Grove Association Re: Proposed Regulations for OSS inspections and fees Date: May 16, 2012 Briefly, I request that you give consideration to the following requests. 1. The proposed policy now allows a waiver for hardship cases, however, your fee schedule requires a Waiver Application fee of$179 and a Waiver Hearing fee of $298. These fees are way out of line for the individuals pleading hardship and should be waived also. 2. We continue to believe that, over time, the $51 filing fee, which would generate $300,000 per year when full compliance is achieved, is much too high— especially when compared with the other counties that are included in this state mandate. We recognize that the projected number of inspections in the early phases of this mandate may require the higher fee. Accordingly, we ask that you, the board, request and receive annual income and expenditure budgets to monitor whether or not the fee becomes a cash generator for the department. 3. Because the mandate is predicated upon the protection of our environment— • especially OSSs located in risk areas—we request that an annual report be compiled that notes the number of inspections and the number of failed or faulty systems and that such data be disaggregated according to the type of OSS that was inspected/failed.. 4. The need for OSS inspections is not in dispute—only the impact of the department's policies upon the residents of Jefferson County. At some point, consideration for property tax receipts need to be included in the department's expanded budget. The 79 homes and 26 unbuilt parcels in Ocean Grove generated $245,000 in property taxes this year so one call well imagine what the total property tax income in Jefferson County is. Some of this money could be used to offset some of the fees that have been added with this policy. Thank you for your consideration of these requests. • Jean Baldwin m: Sally Davis and Coleman White[mailsender@parastorage.com] nt: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 5:11 PM To: Jean Baldwin Subject: Biomass Sally Davis and Coleman White has sent you a message using your contact form at: www.ejbcsierraclub.org/Page 0 Senders email: maplehi1l9@msn.com As Port Townsends residents of over two decades we are very concerned about turning our paper mill into a biomass facility. It is absolutely necessary that you enforce a moratorium on the Port Townsend Paper Mill Biomass Cogeneration Project -to allow for an Environmental Impact Study and further investigation of the ability of the project to adequately prevent the release of ultra fine particles, dioxins, and other toxins which are harmful to the health of the community (especially children and the elderly.) • i Page 1 of 1 Cathy Avery From: lindsay hamilton [lehamilton007@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:37 PM To: boh@jeffersoncountypublichealth.org Subject: co-generation plant Dear Board of Health, I am writing to you to communicate my opposition to the building of the biomass incineration energy plant that may be built just outside of Port Townsend. I am unable to attend Thursday's meeting, so I thought I would send you a letter this evening. My greatest concern is the health of the citizens in our community. I am a former Registered Nurse and I have a strong understanding of health and prevention of disease. According to the planners, there will be particulate filtration to the air outputs from the proposed plant, which will reduce the pollutants by 97%. This is not enough, especially as the extremely tiny particles are the most harmful to individuals who are at risk: the elderly, children, people with asthma and lung diseases, and others. I strongly urge you to consider the health of the public and oppose this plant. Sincerely, Lindsay E. Hamilton PO Box 1368 • Port Townsend, Wa 98368 lehamilton007(gmail.com 5/17/2012 RECEIVED • AY i6 2012 P T W4 7 S Jefferson Count Public Health 130"V 1f6/9A/A V//i/.1 vVc. D,s ,)is e p/ vrjG. i1 . /A/ c)e /G s -,"0 ?C.Gl S 77/ . ' Al L (r ru K, // V( ) I< I /L// /\7 )(7--- / 14-- tL/CY---b yGW 1\-- Pe_)/c/S-VTL(__ S 11)F7)//y ,77//47___ w,_ 1f6 /A(( // 16e-lee‘y • p/A rz>( [, pk7 • Biomass Sub-Committee of the Sierra Clubs North Olympic Group Page 1 of 1 • _'�:e f.. l„. y, a ic�z__ Ell , Et .1.1,01,,,„1.1...k I INSTRUCTIONS FOR E AILJN THE Fs BOARD OF HEALTH 4?ssarii6ai,9tra f'MAUl- + fi x , our nam Use the e-mail form to contact the Jefferson County ... ...._. . Board of healti and ask them tin your own words or 'your email subject cut and paste from below). message - . -.. ._. _...._. Dear Jean Bald+n€n and Board of health, �.. e.: .. ......:....... t ampersonally concerned about the Port Townsend etp Paper Mill Biomass Cogeneration Project and am asking you to be accountable for the health of our community.The powers and duties of the BOH as ; n found ars RCW 7O 05 069 'Each local board of health Download Petitions pit. Yohc ° wka+ frVR� ` iokal's C.,Dotsh o ryti ,,.4;f:" ),Zktf::%«:::3-14.i.,:::*P1,6-71iS•kt'iliA644-0:,kg,CititE*4"1‘11:• • http://www.ejbcsierraclub.org/page-0 5/17/2012 JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Sign-In Sheet TITLE: Hearing re: Operation & Monitoring proposed changes to 8.15 Septic Code DATE: Thursday,May 17, 2012 PLACE: Cotton Building, Port Townsend, WA NAME (Please Print) STREET ADDRESS CITY Testimony? YES NO MAYBE C iE✓.. J1/4ti- 1 I I 1-1 /03 130L1 g ;doe C-efrive., lc e nn nen • ❑ _ _ ❑ ❑ - _ _ n - - n - _ ❑ _ _ _ ❑ ❑ n ❑ ❑ - nnn •