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Jefferson County Public Health Agenda S & Minutes July 17, 2014 • JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH July 17, 2014 • Jefferson County Public Health 615 Sheridan St. Port Townsend, WA 2:30—4:30 PM DRAFT AGENDA I. Approval of Agenda II. Approval of Minutes of June 19,2014 Board of Health Meeting III. Public Comment IV. Old Business and Informational Items 1. Chronic Diseases Are Main US Public Health Concern 1 2. First West Nile Virus Detection in Mosquito Pools for 2014 V. New Business Si. Port Townsend Paper Corporation Limited Purpose Landfill Permit 2. Proposed Revisions to Jefferson County Solid Waste Code 3. Chimacum Prevention Coalition Strategic Plan 4. Cascade Pacific Action Alliance Update 5. Washington State Health Care Authority's State Innovations Models Grant Application 6. Community Health Improvement Plan Activity Group Update VI. Activity Update : Public Workshop on Port Townsend Paper Corporation Landfill Permit—August 28, 2014, 6:00 PM, Cotton Building, Port Townsend VII. Public Comment VIII. Agenda Planning Calendar IX. Next Scheduled Meeting: August 21, 2014 2:30—4:30 PM Jefferson County Public Health 615 Sheridan St. Port Townsend, WA • 0 JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES Thursday, June 19, 2014 Jefferson County Public Health, 615 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend WA 98368 DRAFT Board Members Staff Members Phil Johnson, County Commissioner District#1 Thomas Locke,MD,MPH,Health Officer David Sullivan, Chair, County Commissioner,District#2 Jean Baldwin,Public Health Services Dir John Austin, County Commissioner,District#3 Julia Danskin,Nursing Services Dir Sally Aerts, Citizen at Large Jared Keefer,Env.Health Services Dir Kris Nelson,Port Townsend City Council Veronica Shaw,Public Health Deputy Dir Sheila Westerman, Vice-Chair, Citizen at large Jill Buhler,Hospital Commissioner,District#2 Chair Sullivan called the June 19, 2014 meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Health to order at 2:30 PM. A quorum was present. Members Present: Jill Buhler, David Sullivan, Sheila Westerman, Phil Johnson, Sally Aerts Members Excused: John Austin,Kris Nelson • Staff Present: Philip Morley, Thomas Locke, Jean Baldwin, Jared Keefer APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Sullivan called for review and approval of the agenda for the 6/19/2014 meeting. Chair Sullivan noted the addition of a required training video. Member Buhler moved to approve the agenda; the motion was seconded by Member Aerts. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Sullivan called for review and approval of the minutes of the 5/15/2014 meeting of the Board of Health. Member Sullivan recommended removing the identification of"county" and "city" for the Citizen at Large board of health members consistent with recent changes to County Ordinance that authorizes these positions. Member Aerts corrected a date from April to May. Member Johnson moved to approve the minutes; the motion was seconded by Member Westerman. No further discussion.The motion passed unanimously. f PUBLIC COMMENT • David McQuethy asked the Board make public records easily and affordably available. He also requested Dr. Locke give an update of the mediation with the mill. Helen Laurenson expressed concern that there was not an update on the permitting of the mill. Peter Laurenson expressed concern that the mill is stalling on the permit. Dr. Locke responded that he is currently bound by the non-disclosure rules of mediation until the mediation process formally ends. He anticipates that the mediation process will soon be over and that all documents will be available for public review in July. OLD BUSINESS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. The New Yorker Article re: Vaccines and False Belief Jean Baldwin, Director, Jefferson County Public Health, shared the article titled "I Don't Want to Be Right." It is pertinent to the current JCPH health assessment in reference to immunizations. Ms. Baldwin will update the Board on the data at the next meeting. 2. Healthy/HAPPENINGS—Jefferson County Public Health WIC Ms. Baldwin presented the Board with current flyers, including Healthy/HAPPENINGS and Gimme $5. 3. Correspondence Re: Fukashima Radiation Concerns Dr. Locke presented the Board with an email addressed to the Board of County • Commissioners (BoCC) regarding concerns about Fukashima radiation. He informed the Board that there is no evidence to support a significant radiation exposure risk for the West Coast of the U.S. Member Sullivan will respond to the email. 4. To Your Health Article: Building a Stronger Community Together(Page 6) Ms. Baldwin informed the Board that the hospital workgroup she is a part of is going through a lean process to identify the highest health priority risks. The next step is to present to the City, County, Hospital Commissioners, and Board of Health in one meeting. 5. BoCC award to Roberta Frissell Ms. Baldwin informed the Board that at the BoCC Meeting Roberta Frissell was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for her many years of service on the Board of Health. 6. Boards and commissions required to have trainings Ms. Baldwin informed the Board that State law now requires County employees take trainings on the Public Records Act, the Open Public Meetings Act, and Records Retention. The Board viewed the Open Public Meetings Act training video. All training videos can be found at www.co.jefferson.wa.us/training/default.asp. • . NEW BUSINESS 1. Chimacum Walking Audit and Bike Commute Challenge Ms. Baldwin informed the board of the Chimacum Walking Audit and Bike Commute Challenge. The Chimacum Walking Audit group is invited to next month's Board meeting for a further update. 2. Cascade Pacific Action Alliance: A Regional Accountable Community of Health Proposal Ms. Baldwin updated the Board on the Cascade Pacific Action Alliance, a 10-county coalition working to improve community health. She and Dr. Locke will attend the first meeting in July and will report back to the Board. 3. Jefferson County Board of Health Bylaws Revisions Dr. Locke made changes to include the expanded Board responsibilities, removed city/county language, and clarified term issues. Member Buhler moved to approve the Bylaws; the motion was seconded by Member Westerman. No further discussion.The motion passed unanimously. 4. Summary of REGIONAL NURSE FAMILY Partnership meeting with JCPH, Kitsap, and Port Gamble • Ms. Baldwin informed the Board of the newly formed Bridge Partnership Advisory Committee. Members are: Jean Baldwin(JCPH), Yuko Umeda(JCPH), Marilyn Olson (Port Gamble S'Klallam Children&Family Services), Beth Kelton(Port Gamble S'Klallam Children&Family Services), Jolene George (Port Gamble S'Klallam Children & Family Services), Dr. Scott Lindquist (Port Gamble S'Klallam Health Clinic), Sherry Larsen-Holmes (Healthy Start Kitsap), Marge Herzog(Healthy Start Kitsap), Gay Neal (Kitsap County), Dr. Molly Parker (Jefferson Healthcare), Catharine Robinson(PT City Council), John Austin(Jefferson County Commissioner), Quen Zorrah(Thrive by Five Washington), Lauren Platt(Nurse-Family Partnership), and Suzanne Plemmons (Kitsap Public Health District) ACTIVITY UPDATE Jared Keefer, Director of Environmental Health and Water Quality, Jefferson County Public Health, informed the Board that Anderson Lake is closed and that a press release was sent today informing the public that Kilisut Harbor and Mystery Bay are closed to the recreational harvest of shellfish due to Marine Biotoxin. Mr. Keefer updated the Board on the Farmers Market food permit fees. Mr. Keefer will have the Board review the Solid Waste Ordinance in the future. Ms. Baldwin informed the Board that the JCPH Strategic Plan is no longer current and will be brought to the Board for further review in the coming months. I Julia Danskin,Nursing Services Director, Jefferson County Public Health, will inform the Board • of the updated Chimacum plan. Ms. Baldwin will bring the Board updates of the Affordable Care Act as they become available. PUBLIC COMMENT No Public Comment. AGENDA PLANNING CALENDAR No Agenda Planning. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING Next Board of Health meeting will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2014 from 2:30—4:30 p.m. at Jefferson County Public Health, 615 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend WA. ADJOURNMENT Chair Sullivan adjourned the June 19, 2014 Jefferson County Board of Health meeting at 4:07 PM. 11111 JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Phil Johnson, Member Jill Buhler, Member Sally Aerts, Member David Sullivan, Chair Kris Nelson, Member John Austin, Member Sheila Westerman, Vice Chair Respectfully Submitted: Natalie Crump • To: Jefferson County Board of Health Through: Jared Keefer, Environmental Health Director From: Pinky Feria Mingo, Environmental Health Specialist Subject: JCC 8.10 Solid Waste, Code Revision Date: July 17, 2014 The Solid Waste Program is updating its code 8.10—Solid Waste to correct some inconsistencies and to clarify the Appeal Process as it relates to permitted facilities.There are no substantive changes to this update. A summary of all changes is included in Attachment 1.There is one minor format change; we added the full JCC Code to each section,which makes referencing easier. The major changes are summarized below. 1. Clarified the Permit Appeal Process The existing code did not specify the type of hearing, Health Officer or Board of Health hearing. In keeping with Chapter 173-350—Solid Waste Handling Standards,we specified Health Officer Hearing to match state code,which states appeals of"hearings" go to the Pollution Control Hearings Board.Their decisions are appealed to Superior Court. The BOH was eliminated as the choice for the first appeal because BOH appeals go directly to Superior Court not to the PCHB. See graphic on page 2 and 3. • 2. Added Hearing Procedure Guidelines We added additional language that mirrors the On-Site Code so there was consistency in how we conduct hearings. 3. Clarified language and intent regarding the terms"Moderate Risk Waste" and "Small Quantity Generator Waste." Moderate Risk Waste (MRW) is a broad term that applies to household hazardous waste (HHW) and to Small Quantity Generators (SQG)waste. JCC code uses the term MRW waste when the intent is to apply management regulations to SQGs that generate MRW rather than apply management regulations to individual households. 4. Clarified Definitions: a. Discarded Commodity b. Junk Vehicle c. Moderate Risk Waste d. Corrected an error in agencies from Puget Sound Clean Air Agency to Olympic Region Clean Air Agency. • Current Confusion with Permit Appeal Process • ICC Code does not BC}F!would be inconsistent with state I specify HO or BOH code which states that appeals go to JCPH denies WAC references .«.. Superior Court. The Health Officer Hearing i3 more appropriate because it Permit hearing. ( would be consistent with Chapter 173- . A 1I 3S0,PCHB appeals go to Superior Court. Appellant has 10 days JCPH to hold hearing to request a between 5-30 days of I hearing the appellant's request Findings of Fact 30 days to issue Findings od Fact I r to file an appeal to BOH. JCPH to hold hearing / between 5-30 days of BOH 30 de/5 / he appellant's reques, Board of Health 1 _.. -46. to Issue Finditfgso Findings of Fact Hearing �( *.. — Appellant has 3 days file appeal with CHB Current ICC Codes` I I. MI s with WAC ye se SOH Conflict with ICC Code and peatswauld P/nC is current IC Code. passPCP Take out duplicate step of V,,l' Permitted Fecilai s going to _� BOH. PCHB Hearing ' PCHB Issues ppellant has 30 Findings of Fact l rf days to file in Superior Court • • • • JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES Thursday, June 19, 2014 Jefferson County Public Health, 615 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend WA 98368 Board Members Staff Members Phil Johnson, County Commissioner District#1 Thomas Locke,MD,MPH,Health Officer David Sullivan, Chair, County Commissioner,District#2 Jean Baldwin,Public Health Services Dir John Austin, County Commissioner,District#3 Julia Danskin,Nursing Services Dir Sally Aerts, Citizen at Large Jared Keefer,Env. Health Services Dir Kris Nelson,Port Townsend City Council Veronica Shaw,Public Health Deputy Dir Sheila Westerman, Vice-Chair, Citizen at large Jill Buhler,Hospital Commissioner,District#2 Chair Sullivan called the June 19, 2014 meeting of the Jefferson County Board of Health to order at 2:30 PM. A quorum was present. Members Present: Jill Buhler, David Sullivan, Sheila Westerman, Phil Johnson, Sally Aerts Members Excused: John Austin, Kris Nelson • Staff Present: Philip Morley, Thomas Locke, Jean Baldwin, Jared Keefer APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chair Sullivan called for review and approval of the agenda for the 6/19/2014 meeting. Chair Sullivan noted the addition of a required training video. Member Buhler moved to approve the agenda; the motion was seconded by Member Aerts. The motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chair Sullivan called for review and approval of the minutes of the 5/15/2014 meeting of the Board of Health. Member Sullivan recommended removing the identification of"county" and "city" for the Citizen at Large board of health members consistent with recent changes to County Ordinance that authorizes these positions. Member Aerts corrected a date from April to May. Member Johnson moved to approve the minutes; the motion was seconded by Member Westerman. No further discussion. The motion passed unanimously. 4110 • PUBLIC COMMENT David McQuethy asked the Board make public records easily and affordably available. He also requested Dr. Locke give an update of the mediation with the mill. Helen Laurenson expressed concern that there was not an update on the permitting of the mill. Peter Laurenson expressed concern that the mill is stalling on the permit. Dr. Locke responded that he is currently bound by the non-disclosure rules of mediation until the mediation process formally ends. He anticipates that the mediation process will soon be over and that all documents will be available for public review in July. OLD BUSINESS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. The New Yorker Article re: Vaccines and False Belief Jean Baldwin, Director, Jefferson County Public Health, shared the article titled"I Don't Want to Be Right." It is pertinent to the current JCPH health assessment in reference to immunizations. Ms. Baldwin will update the Board on the data at the next meeting. 2. Healthy/HAPPENINGS—Jefferson County Public Health WIC Ms. Baldwin presented the Board with current flyers, including Healthy/HAPPENINGS and Gimme $5. 3. Correspondence Re: Fukashima Radiation Concerns • Dr. Locke presented the Board with an email addressed to the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC)regarding concerns about Fukashima radiation. He informed the Board that there is no evidence to support a significant radiation exposure risk for the West Coast of the U.S. Member Sullivan will respond to the email. 4. To Your Health Article: Building a Stronger Community Together(Page 6) Ms. Baldwin informed the Board that the hospital workgroup she is a part of is going through a lean process to identify the highest health priority risks. The next step is to present to the City, County, Hospital Commissioners, and Board of Health in one meeting. 5. BoCC award to Roberta Frissell Ms. Baldwin informed the Board that at the BoCC Meeting Roberta Frissell was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for her many years of service on the Board of Health. 6. Boards and commissions required to have trainings Ms. Baldwin informed the Board that State law now requires County employees take trainings on the Public Records Act, the Open Public Meetings Act, and Records Retention. The Board viewed the Open Public Meetings Act training video. All training videos can be found at www.co.jefferson.wa.us/training/default.asp. • NEW BUSINESS 1. Chimacum Walking Audit and Bike Commute Challenge Ms. Baldwin informed the board of the Chimacum Walking Audit and Bike Commute Challenge. The Chimacum Walking Audit group is invited to next month's Board meeting for a further update. 2. Cascade Pacific Action Alliance: A Regional Accountable Community of Health Proposal Ms. Baldwin updated the Board on the Cascade Pacific Action Alliance, a 10-county coalition working to improve community health. She and Dr. Locke will attend the first meeting in July and will report back to the Board. 3. Jefferson County Board of Health Bylaws Revisions Dr. Locke made changes to include the expanded Board responsibilities, removed city/county language, and clarified term issues. Member Buhler moved to approve the Bylaws; the motion was seconded by Member Westerman. No further discussion. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Summary of REGIONAL NURSE FAMILY Partnership meeting with JCPH, Kitsap, and Port Gamble • Ms. Baldwin informed the Board of the newly formed Bridge Partnership Advisory Committee. Members are: Jean Baldwin (JCPH), Yuko Umeda(JCPH), Marilyn Olson (Port Gamble S'Klallam Children& Family Services), Beth Kelton (Port Gamble S'Klallam Children&Family Services), Jolene George (Port Gamble S'Klallam Children & Family Services), Dr. Scott Lindquist (Port Gamble S'Klallam Health Clinic), Sherry Larsen-Holmes (Healthy Start Kitsap), Marge Herzog(Healthy Start Kitsap), Gay Neal (Kitsap County), Dr. Molly Parker(Jefferson Healthcare), Catharine Robinson(PT City Council), John Austin (Jefferson County Commissioner), Quen Zorrah(Thrive by Five Washington), Lauren Platt(Nurse-Family Partnership), and Suzanne Plemmons (Kitsap Public Health District) ACTIVITY UPDATE Jared Keefer, Director of Environmental Health and Water Quality, Jefferson County Public Health, informed the Board that Anderson Lake is closed and that a press release was sent today informing the public that Kilisut Harbor and Mystery Bay are closed to the recreational harvest of shellfish due to Marine Biotoxin. Mr. Keefer updated the Board on the Farmers Market food permit fees. Mr. Keefer will have the Board review the Solid Waste Ordinance in the future. Ms. Baldwin informed the Board that the JCPH Strategic Plan is no longer current and will be • brought to the Board for further review in the coming months. • Julia Danskin,Nursing Services Director, Jefferson County Public Health, will inform the Board of the updated Chimacum plan. Ms. Baldwin will bring the Board updates of the Affordable Care Act as they become available. PUBLIC COMMENT No Public Comment. AGENDA PLANNING CALENDAR No Agenda Planning. NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING Next Board of Health meeting will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2014 from 2:30—4:30 p.m. at Jefferson County Public Health, 615 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend WA. ADJOURNMENT Chair Sullivan adjourned the June 19,2014 Jefferson County Board of Health meeting at 4:07 PM. • JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH / // ' Cis Q4 Phil Jo ion, Member Jill Buhler, Member Sall) Aerts,&mber David Sullivan, Chair " • Kr's Nelson, Memler ��♦ �--- Jo► Austin, Member Lek— 40i ' 4 1/ Sheila Westerman, Vice Chair Respectfully Submitted: 41) Natalie Crump ill Board of Health IV Old Business & Informational Items Item 1 Chronic Diseases are Main US Public Health Concern • 0 July 17, 2014 Page 1 of 2 i www.medscape.com • Chronic Diseases Are Main US Public Health Concern Larry Hand July 02, 2014 Noncommunicable diseases are the main cause of illness and disability in the United States and are responsible for the bulk of healthcare spending, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Most of these chronic conditions result from preventable risk factors, the authors write in an article published online July 2 in the Lancet. Ursula E. Bauer, PhD, from the CDC, Atlanta, Georgia, and colleagues explain that meeting the burden of chronic diseases will require the implementation of 4 strategies involving public—private partnerships and all healthcare stakeholders. The article is the first in a series of 5 pieces being published in the journal about the health of Americans. About half(50.9%) of the adults in the United States have at least 1 chronic condition, and 26% have 2 or more chronic conditions. A few risk factors fuel the burden of chronic disease, including tobacco use, poor diet, physical inactivity, excessive alcohol consumption, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Chronic diseases accounted for 10 of the 15 leading causes of death in the United States during 2011, including heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and kidney diseases, according to the CDC. The CDC uses 4 strategies, or"domains,"to try meet the chronic diseases burden: 1. epidemiology and surveillance to monitor trends and inform programs, • 2. environmental approaches that promote health and support healthy behaviors, 3. health system interventions to improve the effective use of clinical and other preventive services, and 4. community resources linked to clinical services that sustain improved management of chronic conditions. Epidemiology and surveillance data "document successes, identify gaps and disparities, and provide critical information to advance policy,"the authors write. The second domain shows how community efforts can promote population health and reduce chronic disease burden. Examples of this include antismoking policies and programs and initiatives to improve street connectivity and encourage walking and bicycling. Healthcare system interventions can include such programs as the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection program and healthcare reform such as the Affordable Care Act. The fourth domain involves helping people manage their chronic conditions and improve their quality of life, including programs such as the National Diabetes Prevention Program. "The four domains capture strategies that simultaneously address many conditions and risk factors by improvements to the common factors that underlie so many poor health behaviours—tobacco use, poor diet, lack of physical activity—and by strengthening opportunities and supports for engagement in healthy behaviours,"the authors write. They conclude, "We need to increase our attentiveness to data, be even more vigilant with surveillance systems, and use comprehensive approaches that can be scaled up to reach the entire population, with a focus on people http://www.medscape.com/viewartiele/827698_print 7/3/2014 Page 2 of 2 with the poorest health status. To reduce the chronic disease burden in the USA will require work across several sectors, including health care, to ensure that community environments promote and sustain behaviours that • contribute most to health." Lancet. Published online July 2, 2014. Abstract Medscape Medical News©2014 WebMD, LLC Send comments and news tips to news@medscape.net. Cite this article: Chronic Diseases Are Main US Public Health Concern. Medscape. Jul 02, 2014. • • http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/827698_print 7/3/2014 0 0 Board of Health IV Old Business and Informational Items Item 2 First West Nile Virus Detection in Mosquito Pools for 2014 July 17, 2014 • ,. 4. Washington State Department of i News Release ..,., For immediate release: July 9,2014 (14-093) Contacts: Marqise Allen, Communications Office 360-236-4072 Kelly Stowe, Communications Office 360-236-4022 Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus: year's first are in Franklin Co. Prevent disease by avoiding mosquito bites and making it harder for mosquitoes to reproduce OLYMPIA—Mosquito samples collected in Franklin County tested positive for West Nile virus. It's the first sign that the virus is active in the state this season since mosquito and dead bird testing began last month. Testing will continue until fall when mosquito season ends. Most people bitten by a mosquito carrying the virus won't become ill at all,yet some may have mild symptoms including headache and fever that go away without treatment.For some, West Nile virus infection can be very serious,and even fatal. Severe disease may include meningitis or • encephalitis. Some neurological effects of the disease may be permanent. People over 50 and those with weak immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness. "For a few people who are infected, West Nile virus can be very serious,"said Dr. Kathy Lofy, state health officer. "Most people have mild symptoms or no symptoms at all,but it's not worth taking the risk, especially since the illness can be prevented by taking a few simple precautions." Avoiding mosquito bites is the key to preventing infection.People who spend time outdoors should use a bug repellant proven to ward-off mosquitoes and should consider wearing long sleeves and pants when mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk. Dumping standing or stagnant water around homes and businesses reduces the opportunity for mosquitoes to reproduce. Dumping water in wading pools,tires,or old flower pots,and changing water in pet dishes and bird baths at least twice a week can help.Keeping windows and door screens in good condition helps prevent mosquitoes from getting in. Five counties (Yakima, Spokane, Benton,Franklin, Grant)had mosquito samples that tested Spositive for the virus last mosquito year. Only one resident of the state became ill from the virus, —More— Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus July, 9,2014 Page 2 • that person was exposed to the virus while traveling outside of Washington. The mosquito season with the most human cases in our state was 2009,when 38 people became ill. West Nile virus information,prevention tips, and dead bird reporting and testing information is available online. of Health website (www.doh.wa.gov) is your source for a healthy dose of The Department information. Also,find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. ### • S • Board of Health V New Business Items Item 1 Port Townsend Paper Corporation Limited Purpose Landfill Permit ID July 17, 2014 JCPH Page 1 of 1 Always working fern healthier)etjrrson. Jefferson County Public Health • Port Townsend,Washington Home About JCPH Community Health Environmental Health/Water Quality Information News&Events •:3';;;;'d‘;21' 411 - Public Health News and Events. 'i " fti►. _ Welcome u News&Events PORT TOWNSEND PAPER, COUNTY, AND ECOLOGY REACH AGREEMENT ON LANDFILL As a result of mediation proceedings,Jefferson County Public Health(JCPH), Ecology,and the Port Townsend Paper Corporation(PTPC) have reached agreement in which PTPC will: • Operate its disposal site as a permitted Limited Purpose Landfill • Install two new groundwater monitoring wells • Submit an updated Closure Plan and Closure/Post Closure Cost Estimates • Provide Financial Assurance for closure and post closure maintenance and monitoring of the landfill For the past few months,all three parties met with a mediator from the Pollution Control Hearings Board to discuss the landfill's permitting. JCPH received application from PTPC and has issued a permit to operate a Limited Purpose Landfill. Under the soon to be signed Settlement Agreement, Ecology will not appeal the permit issuance and PTPC will withdraw its appeal of the County's previous permit denial before the Pollution Control Hearings Board. The Limited Purpose Landfill provides the necessary environmental monitoring to protect human health and the environment. The addition of two new monitoring wells between the landfill and Port Townsend Bay and the groundwater monitoring will provide the assurance that the landfill is not impacting groundwater. A key outcome of the process and the agreement is that Port Townsend Paper Company will provide Financial Assurance to cover the cost of closing the landfill and monitoring it after the landfill closes. The amount of financial assurance will be dependent on the • estimated costs of closure and post-closure activities,and requires that the costs be updated and reviewed annually. The parties will host a public workshop on July 28th,at 6:00pm in the Cotton Building to discuss the new requirements and answer any questions. To review a copy of the permit application and permit go to httrt://www.ieffersoncountypublichealth.orq/index.pho?otpc-docs. Always Working for a Safer&Healthier Jefferson County Jefferson County Public Health 615 Sheridan Street-Pod Townsend.WA 98368 „ Community Health'360 385 9400 j Environmental Health.360 385 9444 infoWieffersoncountypublichealth.orq JCPH Employee Resources • http://www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org/index.php?landfill-agreement 7/7/2014 co `is JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH • � s 615 Sheridan Street• Port Townsend•Washington •98368 7 F}7 p O www.jeffersoncountypu blichealth.org Solid Waste Facility Permit#SWF14-00004 Effective: July 3, 2014 Expires: January 31, 2019 Permit type: Limited Purpose Landfill Facility Name: Port Townsend Paper Corporation (PTPC) UBI 600507119 Facility Location: 100 Mill Road, Port Townsend, WA 98368 Legal Description: Section 21 &22; Township 30 North; Range 1 West Owner and Operator: Port Townsend Paper Corporation Permittee Contact: Annika Wallendahl, Environmental Manager Phone: (360) 379-2079 Annual Fee: $548.00 • Port Townsend Paper Corporation ("PTPC") is hereby granted a permit to operate and maintain a Limited Purpose Landfill pursuant to Jefferson County Code 8.10. 400 Limited Purpose Landfill and Chapter 173-350 WAC, Solid Waste Handling Standards. The term of this permit is five years. During the term of this permit, JCPH will conduct annual inspections. PTPC shall pay an annual permit fee as set and adopted by the Jefferson County Board of Health. The following materials may be disposed of in the facility: Lime grit (also known as slaker grit,) boiler ash, inert wastes listed in WAC 173-350-990(2) and incidental metal residual material from combustion of boiler fuel. All materials must be generated at and by PTPC. The Jefferson County Local Health Officer or his or her designee ("JCLHO") may suspend or revoke this permit. The permittee may appeal the decision and request a hearing pursuant to Jefferson County Code 8.10.950 (7). This permit is transferable only upon written approval of the Jefferson County Public Health ("JCPH") Department. The prospective transferee must demonstrate its ability to comply with laws, regulations, and permit conditions. For purposes of this permit the terms "JCPH" and "JCLHO" are synonymous and interchangeable. - lY 'P, RS -;9-1)9t- • Thomas Locke M.D. Jefferson County Health Officer Director of Environmental Health July 3, 2014 2014 Solid Waste Facility Permit# SWF14-00004 • Page 2 of 6 Section II. MINIMUM PERFORMANCE STANDARDS A. Per WAC 173-350-040, PTPC shall: 1. Design, construct, operate, and close the facility in a manner that does not pose a threat to human health or the environment. 2. Comply with chapter 90.48 Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Water Pollution Control and implementing regulations, including chapter 173-200 WAC, Water Quality Standards for Ground Waters of the State of Washington. 3. Conform to the approved local comprehensive solid waste management plan prepared in accordance with chapter 70.95 RCW, Solid Waste Management— Reduction and Recycling. 4. Not cause any violation of emission standards or ambient air quality standards at the property boundary of the facility and comply with chapter 70.94 RCW, Washington Clean Air Act. 5. Comply with all other applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. B. PTPC shall meet the operating standards of WAC 173-350-400. Section III. GENERAL PERMIT CONDITIONS A. All conditions of this permit must be followed for PTPC to remain in compliance with the operational conditions and requirements of a Limited Purpose Landfill in Jefferson • County, Washington. B. This permit or a copy shall be displayed in a manner which allows easy access by facility personnel. C. PTPC is responsible for all acts and omissions of all contractors and agents of PTPC working on behalf of PTPC pertaining to the Limited Purpose Landfill. D. The duration of this permit shall be five (5)years. The expiration date of this permit is December 31, 2019. The application for a permit renewal will be reviewed by the JCPH for compliance with the then existing regulations. E. PTPC shall apply for renewal of the facility's permit 60 days prior to the expiration of this permit. PTPC is authorized to continue all permitted activities, if the JCPH has not rendered a decision on renewal or re-issuance by the expiration date of the current permit, provided that PTPC has timely submitted its application. F. PTPC shall submit the Annual Permit Fees on or before January 15 of each year, and as determined by the current fee schedule for that year. G. These conditions remain in effect for the life of this site, which is defined to include the operation, closure and post-closure periods. H. The JCLHO or his/her designee may enter and inspect the landfill and any waste generation areas at any reasonable time to determine compliance with the requirements of this permit. The JCPH representative will present credentials at the security gate and PTPC will provide an escort in order to comply with Mill safety policy and applicable state and federal regulations. I. Nothing in this permit shall be construed as excusing the permittee from compliance with any applicable federal, state, or local statues, ordinances, or regulations. J. This permit is subject to suspension or revocation by JCPH if: Si.• PTPC fails to adhere to the conditions of this permit and the approved plan of operation. 2. PTPC fails to meet all applicable regulations, or fails to provide all information July 3, 2014 2014 Solid Waste Facility Permit# SWF14-00004 • Page 3 of 6 that could be deemed pertinent to the issuance of the permit in an accurate, complete form. 3. If PTPC disposes of wastes in the landfill that are not expressly allowed to be deposited in the landfill in accordance with this permit and the approved 2014 operations plan or most current version. 4. JCPH determines PTPC obtained this permit by misrepresenting or omitting any information that could have affected the issuance of the permit. K. Appeals of decisions by JCPH in regards to this permit, with the exception of decisions to suspend or revoke this permit or to deny a renewal of this permit, shall be controlled by the appeal process outlined in the Jefferson County Code. Appeals of decisions by JCPH to suspend or revoke this permit or deny a renewal of this permit shall be controlled by the process described in WAC173-360-710 (6) and the appeal shall be to the JCLHO and then to the Pollution Control Hearings Board. L. In accordance with Chapter 173-300-060(1)WAC, "Certification of Operators of Solid Waste Incinerator and Landfill Facilities," PTPC must have a certified landfill operator (Operator) in responsible charge during all hours of operation when accepting waste, except the certified operator may be away from the facility on official business or personal emergencies for one day or less if they are on-call and available to respond in case of emergency. M. PTPC shall submit the following documents to the JCPH on or before the dates . (deadlines) listed on the compliance schedule attached to this permit: 1. Landfill Operation, Closure and Post-Closure Plan 2. Sampling and Analysis Plan Update 3. Closure Cost Estimate 4. Financial Assurance Documents When approved by JCPH, PTPC shall comply with the plans as approved. Section IV. Specific Facility Conditions A. The facility shall be operated and maintained in compliance with WAC 173-350-400. PTPC shall operate this facility in accordance with the approved 2014 operations plan or most current version. B. The Permittee will notify JCPH in the event of changes in fuel sources or other mill operations that potentially affect the character of the wastes being disposed in the landfill. Upon the occurrence of changes in fuel sources or other mill operations that potentially affect the character of the wastes being disposed of in this landfill and due to its operation without a liner, PTPC will provide JCPH with the following information prior to disposing of any wastes generated other than those wastes outlined in this permit and operations plan: 1. Characterization of the wastes proposed for disposal. 2. Documentation that the waste has been designated pursuant to WAC 173-303- 090. • 3. The expected concentrations of constituents associated with the waste material from a leaching characteristics analysis using the Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (SPLP), U.S EPA Method 1312. July 3, 2014 2014 Solid Waste Facility Permit# SWF14-00004 • Page 4 of 6 4. A report demonstrating that the landfill will continue to operate safely without a liner and meet the requirements of WAC 173-350-400(3)(b)(ii). C. PTPC shall maintain records of operations for this landfill to include: 1. The volume or weight and types of wastes landfilled and dates deposited. 2. Monitoring results, annual Chain of Custody Record & Laboratory Analysis Request forms and Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure (SPLP) analytical results from samples of materials deposited into this landfill. 3. Self-inspection reports 4. Deviations from the Port Townsend Paper Corporation Limited Purpose Landfill Operation Plan. D. Ensure no liquids or liquid waste are placed in the landfill as required by WAC 173-350- 400(4)(a)(iii). Disposal of liquids is prohibited at the facility. Ash shall be drained prior to disposal with a goal to eliminate free liquids. Liquids from such drainage shall be managed in accordance with PTPC's water discharge permits. Section V. Design Standards and Demonstrations A. Liner System: PTPC has demonstrated pursuant to WAC 173-350-400(3)(b)(ii) that this facility can be designed and constructed without a liner system. The addition of two new groundwater monitoring wells located down gradient of the landfill provides sufficient • monitoring to determine whether human health and the environment are being protected. The operation of the landfill without a liner is conditioned on continued acceptable monitoring results. B. Leachate Collection: Because operation without a liner is approved based on the demonstration described above, PTPC may operate the facility without a leachate collection system. C. Gas Collection and Control: Lime grit and ash are unlikely to generate methane or other explosive gases, because they contain little organic material that can decompose to generate gas. To document this condition, PTPC will implement a gas monitoring program in and around the landfill as described in the Operation, Closure, and Post Closure Plan (Operation Plan) and Permit Condition Section VI C. Because operation without a liner is approved based on the demonstration described above, PTPC may operate the facility without a gas collection system , unless monitoring results warrant a change in this determination. D. Daily Cover: PTPC has demonstrated pursuant to WAC 173-350-400(4)(b)(ii and iii) that daily compaction and cover is not required. E. Final Landfill Cover: PTPC has demonstrated pursuant to WAC 173-350-400(3)(e)(ii) that PTPC may close landfill cells using an alternative design from the presumptive cover design, unless monitoring results warrant a change. Section VI. Environmental Monitoring A. Groundwater monitoring shall occur once each quarter using sampling techniques • identified in the approved SAP. Monitoring shall include the collection of water-level measurements from all viable monitoring wells, and the collection of groundwater July 3, 2014 2014 Solid Waste Facility Permit# SWF14-00004 • Page 5 of 6 samples from wells PTPC-1 and PTPC-4 as well as PTPC-9 and PTPC-10 no later than 120 days after they become operational. Sampled constituents shall include all required WAC 173-350-500(4)(h) parameters and barium. B. The permittee shall notify JCPH, at least two weeks prior to scheduled groundwater monitoring events. C. PTPC shall, in order to verify its demonstrations to support operation without liner and an alternative final cover design, monitor in a manner that will allow an evaluation that explosive gases generated by the facility will not exceed the lower explosive limit in soil gases or in ambient air for the gases at the boundary of the disposal area or beyond. If, after a period of three years, explosive gases have never been detected at 25% of the lower explosive limit (expressed as methane), PTPC may discontinue this monitoring. Section VII. Closure, Post Closure, Closure Cost Estimates, and Financial Assurance A. PTPC shall provide and maintain financial assurance for the closure and post-closure requirements of the facility in accordance with WAC 173-350-400(8), and WAC 173-350- 600. The financial instruments provided by PTPC must be in force for the lifetime of the facility, including the closure and post-closure periods. B. PTPC shall, in accordance with WAC 173-350-600(5) and (6), prepare an estimate for the costs of having a third party carry out closure and post-closure activities. The cost . estimates for closure and post-closure are considered to be elements of the closure and post-closure plans, and must be submitted in writing and approved by JCPH. C. PTPC shall review the closure and post-closure cost estimates by March 1 of each year. The review shall examine all factors, including inflation, involved in estimating the closure and post-closure costs. Any changes in costs shall be factored into revised closure and post-closure cost estimates. The new estimates shall be submitted to JCPH by April 1 of each year for approval in accordance with WAC 173-350-(600)(7) (c). Section VIII. Reports A. PTPC shall submit an Annual Environmental Monitoring Report summarizing and interpreting the data to JCPH and Ecology by April 1 of each year. As described in Ecology's groundwater monitoring guidance, these annual reports shall include: 1. All groundwater monitoring results 2. Statistical results and trends 3. Any exceedances of Chapter 173-200 WAC standards 4. An evaluation of the collected groundwater data 5. Static water-level readings and potentiometric elevations plotted next to the well symbol on map for each sampling event, as well as notations regarding any trends or changes Section IX. Compliance Schedule A. Within 90 days of JCPH issuing this permit, submit a new Sampling and Analysis Plan • (SAP)to JCPH and Ecology. The plan should conform to Ecology's document entitled "Guidance for Groundwater Monitoring at Landfills and Other Facilities Regulated under July 3, 2014 2014 Solid Waste Facility Permit# SWF14-00004 • Page6of6 Chapters 173-304, 173-306, 173-350, and 173-351 WAC" (https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/publications/publications/1207072.pdf), which shall be consulted when developing this SAP. 1. Within 30 days of Agencies approving the Sampling and Analysis Plan or"SAP," and following installation of well PTPC-9, PTPC shall resume groundwater monitoring consistent with the requirements of Chapter 173-350 WAC and following the methodology described in the approved SAP. B. By the end of 2014, a new monitoring well, designated PTPC-9 and located south of PTPC-6, shall be installed. A second monitoring well designated PTPC-10 shall be installed during the first quarter 2016 in a location mutually agreed upon by all parties. C. Within 90 days of JCPH issuing this permit, PTPC will submit to JCPH the following: 1. A draft Operation, Closure and Post-closure Plan in accordance with WAC 173- 350-400. 2. Draft closure and post-closure cost estimates in accordance with WAC 173-350- 600. D. Within 90 days of Agency approval of the Operation, Closure and Post-closure Plan and Closure and Post-closure Cost Estimates, PTPC will submit documentation that it has obtained the required financial assurance mechanism. E. Within 60 days of opening Cell 4,PTPC will install a three-wire fence with a single lockable gate around the active area of the landfill to control public access (WAC 173- 350-400(4)(a)(i)). • F. Agencies shall review and comment on any documents listed above no later than 60 days after the initial submission of that document to Agencies. In the event that approval of listed documents has not occurred within 270 days of the first submission of documents, JCPH will notify PTPC that this permit is suspended. Board of Health V New Business Items Item 2 • Proposed Revisions to Jefferson County Solid Waste Code � July 17, 2014 • Revised Permit Appeal Process KPH to hold hearing between 5-30 days of the appellant's request 'r JCPH denies Health rifficer Permit Hearing 30 days to Issue Findings > Findings of Fact Appellant N. has 10 days — to file Appellant has 30 .ays to file appeal with PCHB PCHB Hearing — PCHB Issues Appellant has 30 Findings of Fact days to file In Superior Court / • J • ATTACHMENT 1 Section Title Summary of Change(s) Page 8.10.015 Adoption by Added language to clarify that any subsequent changes in Reference Chapter 173-350—Solid Waste Handling Standards would be adopted without JCPH having to go through code revision. 8.10.100 Definitions Added an example of neglect that would cause something to 6 become a discarded commodity. 8.10.100 Definitions Included a more detailed definition of junk vehicle that 7 includes boats and boat trailers. 8.10.100 Definitions Added the term Moderate Risk Waste, because it wasn't in 8 previous code. This is consistent with Chapter 173-350—Solid Waste Handling Standards. 8.10.305(2) Definitions Corrected to cite Olympic Region Clean Air Agency as the 12 correct agency, Rule 6.3 Asbestos. 8.10.305(6)(a) Moderate Risk This section was revised to clarify that specific regulations 16 Waste and Used apply to Small Quantity Generators and Used Oil, and not to Oil individual households.The existing reference to the term MRW would regulate individual households.The revision clarifies that the intent of this section is to regulate Small Quantity Generators. Changed the term Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator(CESQG)to Small Quantity Generator to be • consistent with Chapter 173-303—Dangerous Waste Regulations and Chapter 173-350—Solid Waste Handling Standards.The term CESQG is a federal term and is equivalent to the term SQG. 8.10.305(6)(b)(i)(C) Moderate Risk Corrected from the term cover to closed.The proper term is 16 Waste and Used closed, not covered.A drum could be covered and could still Oil spill if it were knocked over.A leak or spill would be mitigated if a drum or container were closed. 8.10.305(6)(b)(i)(D) Moderate Risk Deleted the section which required all hazardous substances 16 Waste and Used to be in their original containers, because it conflicts with a Oil number of industries such as hospitals and janitorial businesses that routinely buy bulk quantities and transfer to smaller containers.There is no environmental or human threat in deleting this as other regulations such as Labor and Industries suffice. 8.10.305(6)(b)(ii)(B) Moderate Risk Added the term run-off, as usually run-on and run-off are 16 Waste and Used used together. Oil 8.10.305(6)(b)(ii)(D) Moderate Risk Added the sentence Unintentional discharge to stormwater, 16 Waste and Used soil, or surface water to clarify the intent that containers of Oil waste should be stored in a manner that prevents a release. 8.10.305(6)(b)(ii)(b) Moderate Risk Changed the term MRW to SQG to clarify the intent is for 17 • Waste and Used regulating SQGs not households. 1 ATTACHMENT 1 Oil 8.10.305(6)(c)(i) Moderate Risk Replaced MRW with SQG, and deleted the reference that 17 Waste and Used would allow on-site treatment of hazardous waste, as this is Oil inconsistent with Chapter 173-303—Dangerous Waste Regulations which do not allow SQGs to treat their waste. 8.10.710 Permit This section was revised to distinguish between permit 24 Application and application appeals and general NOCV appeals.The existing Issuance rules were unclear regarding the route of the appeal. For example,JCC code did not specify the type of hearing—Health Officer or Board of Health hearing.To keep consistent with Chapter 173-350 we specified a Health Officer Hearing in which any appeal would go to the Pollution Control Hearings Board (PCHB). 8.10.950 Administration The appeal process for NOCV remained unchanged except for and adding guidance regarding how appeals are to take place.The Enforcement additional language mirrors the On-Site Sewage Code. Added full section code 8.10.950 to make referencing easier, because this section is multiple pages. 8.10.950(3) Right of Entry Clarified Right of Entry and Denial of Access 25 8.10.950(5)(c) Notice and Clarified disposal options to include permitted hazardous 26 • Order to Correct waste facility and the local Household Hazardous Waste Facility(MRW). Violation 8.10.950(6)(d) Violations, Clarified that re-inspection fees apply to permitted facilities 29 Remedies, and and SQGs. Penalties 8.10.950(6)(i) Violations, Deleted the term appeal and added a new section 34 Remedies,and 8.10.950(6)(iv)(C) to specifically address permit appeals. Penalties Clarified that the permit appeal process is different than the NOCV process. Clarified that the appeal route first goes to the Health Officer and appeals of the Health Officer Findings would go the PCHB.Added the reference to 34.05 RCW regarding the PCHB filing process. This process is consistent with WAC 173-350—Solid Waste Handling Standards. 8.10.950(6)(iv) Permit Appeal This section was added to clarify the process between general 35 NOCVs and permit appeals. Since the permit denial section already existed, I deleted the reference to 950(7)that added the permit appeal section in section 8.10.950(6). • 8.10.950(6)(iv)(C)(g) Permit Appeal See Comment in 8.10.950(6)(i). 35 2 ATTACHMENT 1 • 8.10.950(6)(iv)(C)(h) Permit Appeal Hearing procedure section added to be line in with other JCC 35 codes and hearing processes already adopted by other programs such as the on-site code. 8.10.950(7)(4) Appeal of an Hearing Guidelines section added to be in line with other 38 Administrative codes and hearing processes already adopted by other Hearing— programs such as the on-site code. Guidelines • • 3 JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH ORDINANCE NUMBER 09 1020 05 SOLID WASTE REGULATIONS . October 20, 2005 . • - Comment[P1]:Delete manual table of contents ,-- and replace with automated table of contents. - e r • 1 ' ". 2 (1) GENERAL 2 (2) REMOV A . (3) DISPOSAL A- • - ! ' • •' • ',r! ' • 1 3 -• S • - 8 8 • •.• - ' , TI - 11 • 1). 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STATE: 33 111 • • JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH ORDINANCE 09-1020-05 SOLID WASTE REGULATIONS Comment[P2]:All sections 100,200,etc general 8.10X010 —AUTHORITY AND PURPOSE format change to Header Style.l to.make TOC These solid waste rules and regulations are promulgated under the authority of Chapters 43.20.050, Powers and Duties of State Board of Health70.05,Local Health Departments,Boards,Officers- Regulations,and 70.95,Solid Waste Management-Reduction and Recycling,in the Revised Code of Washington(RCW),and Chapters 246-203,General Sanitation,173-304,Minimum Functional Standards for Solid Waste Handling,173-350,Solid Waste Handling Standards,and 173-351,Criteria for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills,in the Washington Administrative Code(WAC),to protect the public health and the environment,and promote the safety and welfare of the citizens of Jefferson County. All references to these RCWs and WACs,and all other RCWs,WACs,and other federal,state, and local regulations,refer to the cited chapters and paragraphs,as amended. The rules and regulations herein govern the handling,storage,collection,transportation,treatment,utilization,processing and final disposal of all solid waste within Jefferson County,including the issuance of permits and enforcement. These regulations shall apply to all persons and in all territory within the boundaries of Jefferson County,except actions by persons on lands under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government or recognized Native American Nations and Tribes. It is expressly the purpose of these rules and regulations to provide for and promote the health of the general public,and not to create or otherwise establish or designate any particular class or group of persons who will or should be especially protected or benefited by the terms of these rules and regulations. It is the specific intent of these rules and regulations to place the obligation of complying with its requirements upon waste generators,haulers,and/or operators of solid waste handling sites,and no provision of,nor term used in these rules and regulations is intended to impose any duty whatsoever upon Public Health nor any of its officers or employees,for whom the implementation or enforcement of these rules and regulations shall be discretionary and not mandatory. Nothing contained in these rules and regulations is intended to be,nor shall be construed to create or form the basis for any liability on the part of Public Health or its officers,employees or agents,for any injury or damage resulting from the failure of any person subject to these rules and regulations to comply with these rules and regulations,or by reason or in consequence of any act or omission in connection with the implementation or enforcement of these rules and regulations on the part of Public Health. 8.10.015 —ADOPTION BY REFERENCE Pursuant to and by the authority of RCW 70.95,Jefferson County Public Health hereby adopts Chapter 173-350,Solid Waste Handling Standards,and Chapter 173-304,Minimum Functional Standards for Solid Waste Handling. As provided for by RCW 70.95 Public Health makes the following amendments to Chapter 173-350. T *1, extent that an v state statute or regulation listed in_this_section..is_amended or revised.subs_ecent to the adQ't19..n of this cha.ter lathat amendment or revision.is deemed inco sorated into Comment[P3]:Added to clarify that any t i hante�-ttd-1S,appllra 1 oY acttYlly.z S by tb , a,®Se subsequent changes to the WAC would be adopted without us having to go through code revision. 4 • • 8.10. 020 -APPLICABILITY WAC 173-350-020`Applicability",is adopted by reference except that subparagraph(6)is hereby repealed. Single-family residences and single-family farms disposing of their own solid wastes on their own property shall be subject to these regulations. 8.10.025 - OWNER RESPONSIBILITY FOR SOLID WASTES WAC 173-350-025 is revised as follows: (1) General. The owner,operator,or occupant of any premise,business,establishment,or industry shall be responsible for the satisfactory and legal arrangement for the solid waste handling of all solid waste generated or accumulated by them on the property. An owner is not relieved of the duties and obligations imposed by this Chapter because the owner has leased the property or premises to another or permitted others to occupy the premises or operate there. (2)Removal. Solid waste shall be removed from the premises where it was generated to a permitted solid • waste handling facility at a frequency that does not create a nuisance or litter problem,or at a frequency otherwise approved by the Health Officer. The Health Officer may require any person who does not store,remove,transport,or dispose of solid waste consistent with these regulations,or who stores solid waste so as to create a nuisance or litter problem,to remove solid waste from the premises where it was generated,or collected,by that person to a permitted solid waste handling facility no less frequently than once per week. (3) Disposal. (a) Generally. All solid wastes shall be disposed of at an appropriate solid waste handling facility permitted to receive such waste,or in a manner consistent with these regulations as approved by the Health Officer. Should a situation arise where disposal of solid waste is not covered under these regulations,the Health Officer shall determine acceptability of a method of disposal for the solid waste on a case-by-case basis (b) Unlawful Dumping. It shall be unlawful for any person to dump,deposit,bury,or allow the dumping, depositing or burying of any solid waste onto or under the surface of the ground or into the waters of this state,except at a solid waste disposal site for which there is a valid permit. Unlawful dumping shall include unauthorized deposition of solid waste into a container that is owned or leased by another person. (c) Name Appearing on Waste Material and Presumption. Whenever solid waste dumped in violation of this regulation contains three(3)or more items bearing the name of one individual,there shall be a presumption that the individual whose name appears on such items committed the unlawful act of dumping. (d) Identification Presumed. When the Health Officer investigates a case of unlawful dumping and finds identification in the solid waste as described in Section 025(3)(c),or other evidence,he/she may then order the person who committed the unlawful dumping to remove and dispose of said solid waste 5 • • according to these regulations. Following the disposal of said solid waste,the Health Officer may order this person to present to the Health Officer a receipt from the permitted disposal facility as proof of appropriate disposal. (e) Lack of Identification. When the Health Officer investigates a case of unlawful dumping and finds no identification in the solid waste,nor evidence,he/she may then order the property owner to remove said solid waste from his/her land,and have the solid waste disposed of according to these regulations. Where this occurs on private land,the property owner or occupant shall be responsible for removal and disposal. Where this occurs on public land,the appropriate governmental agency shall be responsible for removal and disposal. (f) Burning Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to burn solid waste including garbage or rubbish unless these materials are burned in an appropriate permitted energy recovery or incinerator facility. The burning of land clearing debris and the residential burning of natural vegetative matter is regulated under Chapter 173-425 WAC,Outdoor Burning. (g) Disposal Service Required. When a person does not dispose of solid wastes in a manner consistent with these regulations,the Health Officer may order said person to obtain ongoing and regularly scheduled solid waste collection service if said person does not already have this service and if a solid waste collection service exists or is offered in the geographic area where the person resides. Said service shall be from a solid waste_collection service holding a Solid Waste Handling Permit issued by Jefferson County Public Health and necessary certificates issued by the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission. If said person does not have this service and resides in a geographic area where a single solid waste collection service operates exclusively under covenant or ordinance as required by local government,and said service is mandatory for persons residing within the jurisdiction of the local government,the Health Officer may schedule ongoing regularly scheduled service for said person with this solid waste collection service.If service is cancelled through nonpayment,it will be deemed a violation of this paragraph. (h) Disposal Receipts Required. Any person in violation of this paragraph to whom a notice and order to correct violation has been issued is required to produce receipts from a permitted solid waste disposal,recycling and/or reclamation facility or solid waste transporter to demonstrate compliance with the notice and order to correct violation issued by Jefferson County Public Health. 8.10.030 - EFFECTIVE DATES. WAC 173-350-030,Effective Dates are hereby adopted by reference. The effective date of these regulations is-Oetaber20 8.10.040 - PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. WAC 173-350-040,Performance Standards,is hereby adopted by reference. 8.10. 100 - DEFINITIONS. 6 . • Terms used in this regulation shall have the meaning provided in WAC I73-350-100,hereby adopted in its entirety by reference herein except as revised or altered by the definitions provided below. Terms related to municipal solid waste landfills are contained in Chapter 173-351 WAC,Criteria for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills.Terms related to landfills closed pursuant to Chapter 173-304, Minimum Functional Standards for Solid Waste Handling. Abandoned Landfills: Those sites not closed in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements in place at the time that waste handling/disposal activities ceased. Abate: Repair,replace,remove,destroy,or otherwise remedy a condition(s)which constitutes a nuisance or a violation of these regulations by such means,in a manner,and to such an extent as the Health Officer determines is necessary in the interests of the general health,safety and welfare of the community. Abrasive Blasting: A method of surface preparation in which an abrasive aggregate is sprayed under pressure on to exterior surfaces which include,but are not limited to,boats,ships or other watercraft. Agricultural Wastes: Non-dangerous wastes on farms resulting from the production of agricultural products including,but not limited to,crop residues,manures,animal bedding,and carcasses of dead animals weighing each or collectively in excess of fifteen(15)pounds. Animal Wastes: Wastes generated on a farm,including manure,pet feces,and dead animals. Asbestos-Containing Material: Any material containing more than one percent(1%)asbestos as • determined using the method specified in EPA regulations Appendix E,Subpart E,40 CFR Part 763, Section 1,Polarized Light Microscopy. Asbestos-Containing Waste Material: Any waste that contains or is contaminated with friable asbestos-containing material.Asbestos-containing waste material includes asbestos waste from control equipment,materials used to enclose the work area during an asbestos project,asbestos-containing material collected for disposal,asbestos-contaminated waste,debris,containers,bags,protective clothing,or HEPA filters.Asbestos-containing waste material does not include samples of asbestos- containing material taken for testing or enforcement purposes. Ashes: The residue from combustion or incineration of material including solid wastes and any air pollution flue dust. Biomedical Waste: Biomedical waste means,and is limited to,the following types of waste: 1. "Animal waste"is waste animal carcasses,body parts,and bedding of animals that are known to be infected with,or that have been inoculated with,human pathogenic microorganisms infectious to humans. 2. "Biosafety level 4 disease waste"is the waste contaminated with blood,excretions,exudates,or secretions from humans or animals who are isolated to protect others from highly communicable infectious diseases that are identified as pathogenic organisms assigned to biosafety level 4 by the Centers for Disease Control,National Institute of Health,and Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories,current edition. 3. "Cultures and stocks"are wastes infectious to humans including specimen cultures,cultures and stocks of etiologic agents,wastes from production of biologicals and serums,discarded live and attenuated vaccines,and laboratory waste that has come into contact with cultures and stocks of 7 • • etiologic agents or blood specimens. Such waste includes but is not limited to culture dishes,blood specimen tubes,and devices used to transfer,inoculate,and mix cultures. 4. "Human blood and blood products"are waste human blood and blood components,and materials containing free-flowing blood and blood products. 5. "Pathological waste"is human source biopsy materials,tissues,and anatomical parts that emanate from surgery,obstetrical procedures,and autopsy. "Pathological waste"does not include teeth, human corpses,remains,and anatomical parts that are intended for internment or cremation. 6. "Sharps waste"is all hypodermic needles,syringes with needles attached,intravenous tubing with needles attached,scalpel blades,and lancets that have been removed from the original sterile package. Biomedical Waste Collection Service: Any agency,business,or service operated by a person for the purpose of biomedical waste collection and transportation. Biomedical Waste Generator: Any producer of biomedical waste to include without limitation the following categories: General acute care hospitals,skilled nursing facilities or convalescent hospitals, intermediate care facilities,in-patient care facilities for the developmentally disabled,chronic dialysis clinics,community clinics,health maintenance organizations,surgical clinics,urgent care clinics,acute psychiatric hospitals,laboratories,medical buildings,physicians offices and clinics,veterinary offices and clinics,dental offices and clinics,funeral homes or other similar facilities. Biomedical Waste Treatment: Means incineration,sterilization,or other method,technique,or process that changes the character or composition of a biomedical waste so as to minimize the risk of transmitting infectious disease. Board of Health: The Jefferson County Board of Health. *Buffer Zone: That part of a facility that lies between the active area and the property boundary.Junk cars are not allowed in a Buffer Zone as defined in Title 18 of Jefferson County Code. Bulky Waste: Large items of refuse,such as appliances(white goods),furniture,junk vehicles,and other oversize wastes which would typically not fit into reusable or disposable containers. Construction Waste: Non-dangerous solid waste,largely inert waste,generated as the result of construction of buildings,roads,and other man-made structures. Construction waste consists of,but is not limited to:concrete,asphalt,brick,rock,wood and masonry,composition roofing and roofing paper, shakes,shingles,plastic and paper wrappings,plastic pipe,fiberglass insulation,carpeting,floor tile, glass,steel,and minor amounts of other metals like copper. Demolition Waste: Non-dangerous solid waste,largely inert waste,resulting from the demolition or razing of buildings,roads and other man-made structures.Demolition waste consists of,but is not limited to:concrete,asphalt,brick,rock,wood and masonry,composition roofing and roofing paper, shakes,shingles,plastic pipe,fiberglass insulation,carpeting,floor tile,glass,steel,minor amounts of other metals like copper,and incidental amounts of soil associated with these wastes. Plaster(i.e.,sheet rock or plaster board),yard wastes,stumpage,or any other materials that are likely to produce gases or leachate during the decomposition process are not considered to be demolition waste for the purposes of this definition. Bulky wastes,white goods,and asbestos-containing materials are not considered to be demolition waste for the purpose of this regulation. 8 • S Discarded Commodity: Products or items that because of damage,misuse,wear,or neglect(left out in the weather to rot,rust or deteriorate'and because of such neglect[,are no longer being utilized for its _ 1 Comment[P4]:Clarifying by providing an example intended purpose. Disposal Site: The location where any final treatment,utilization,processing or deposition of solid waste occurs. See also the definition of interim solid waste handling site. Drop Box Facility: A facility used for the placement of a detachable container,including the area adjacent for necessary entrance and exit roads,unloading and turnaround areas. Drop box facilities normally serve the general public with loose loads and receive waste from off-site Ecology: The Washington State Department of Ecology. Emission: The release of air contaminants from solid waste into the outdoor atmosphere. *Environmentally Sensitive Areas or"ESA":shall be as defined at RCW 36.70A.030(5)(or as hereafter amended)to include wetlands,areas with a critical recharging effect on aquifers used for potable water,fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas,frequently flooded areas and geologically hazardous areas(and buffers for all such areas)as those terms are defined and described in Title 18 of the Jefferson County Code in its current form or as it may be in the future,amended,supplemented or replaced.Junk cars are not allowed in an ESA as defined in Title 18 of Jefferson County Code. EPA: The United States Environmental Protection Agency. S Hazardous Substance: Any liquid,solid,gas,or sludge,including any material,substance,product, commodity,or waste,regardless of quantity,that exhibits any of the physical,chemical or biological properties described in WAC 173-303-090 or WAC 173-303-100. Health Officer: The Health Officer or the Health Officer's representative,of the Jefferson County Public Health. *Junk Vehicle: A vehicle certified under RCW 46.55.230 as meeting at least three of following requirements: 1. Three(3)years old or older; 2. Extensively damaged,such damage including but not limited to the following:a broken window or windshield,or missing wheels,tires,motor,or transmission; 3. Apparently inoperable;and/or 4. Has approximate fair market value equal only to the approximate value of the scrap in it. Comment[P5]:Included a more detailed 1- .111•_ ... •,1• ••. . w•. 1 11: •.1 . .1 • • • • • .—.1 definition to include boats and trailers and other -- - - - - --- more specific details. .f.-•i: lie • •-• • , _•. . ... 1e h•v-hi - e, .• a. • D. ale s t• t•_11- usr- 0".1 r- �.� •� 1.' �.• . 1,1• -.w•l.•w• . .. I.1. kir - ..1 ..- .1.,- .• - • mi .•• us . 1.. .a I. • - : .1 1• • s••- .. • -It s- • .1 n' '•I Is' . .•- • ... ...�- ees 1.11 . Si. 1• .. /•._..� /1 1 ....• . 1 ..Ile' 4 1.. ..• -. • • -1. • 1 5. 1._ •-•1 .1V.. -. 1 III - _I.1 .1 a. : ti. in. ._-v- - .a- 11... •••1 • t. ,• vehicle has not been moved in at least 60 days For enforcement purposes,possessing three(3)junk cars on a single property of any size is not allowed under this regulation. 9 • S Minimum Functional Standards(MFS): Chapter 173-304 WAC,Minimum Functional Standards for Solid Waste Handling. u1Cn-..a A.. 1 .11. .1 \ 1111. .11.. 11a Si, 1 .8 •k • 1/ a-' • • 'a - 6111.11J ' GOnment[P6j;Definition not ev*ousl w._ - ..l.! 1 •) . i._ _ •'- _ • a• 1 J 8 fa t - Ft . Nuisance: Consists in unlawfully doing an act,or omitting to perform a duty,which act or omission either annoys,injures or endangers the,repose,health or safety of others;or unlawfully interferes with, obstructs or tends to obstruct,any lake or navigable river,bay,stream,canal or basin,or any public park,square,street or highway;or in any way renders other persons insecure in life,or in the use of property. To the extent applicable,the County adopts the definitions of nuisance found in Ch.7.48 RCW. Owner: The person,business entity or partnership that is the title owner of record with the Jefferson County Auditor for the parcel or parcels where the violation is allegedly occurring. Person responsible: The owner,lessee,occupant or operator of the premises,business,activity or action that is allegedly a violation of this Chapter. Problem Wastes: 1. Any solid material removed during a remedial action,a dangerous waste site closure,other cleanup efforts,or other actions,which contain hazardous substances,but are not designated dangerous wastes; 2. Dredge spoils resulting from the dredging of surface waters of the state where contaminants are present in the dredge spoils at concentrations not suitable for open water disposal and the dredge spoils are not dangerous wastes and are not regulated by Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act (PL 95-217);or 3. Waste abrasive blasting grit or other material used in abrasive blasting. Common aggregates include,but are not limited to silica sand,utility slag or copper slag. Waste abrasive blasting grit does not include blasting grit that will be reused for its intended purpose. Public Health: Jefferson County Public Health or any person acting on behalf of or employed by Jefferson County Public Health. Remedial Action: Any action to identify,eliminate or minimize any threat posed by hazardous substances to human health or the environment including any investigative and monitoring activities with respect to any release or threatened release of a hazardous substance and any health assessment or health effects studies conducted to determine the risk or potential risk to human health. Rubbish: All non-putrescible wastes from all public and private establishments and from all residences. Solid Waste: All putrescible and non-putrescible solid and semi-solid wastes including,but not limited to,garbage,rubbish,ashes,industrial wastes,swill,animal wastes,construction and demolition wastes, land clearing wastes,contaminated soils,contaminated dredged spoils,junk vehicles or parts thereof (including waste tires),and discarded commodities. This includes all liquid,solid and semi-solid, materials that are not the primary products of public,private,industrial,commercial,mining and agricultural operations. Solid waste also includes,but is not limited to,woodwaste,dangerous waste, yard waste,bulky waste,biomedical waste,animal waste,waste tires,recyclable materials,and problem 10 • wastes. Municipal sewage sludge or septage is a solid waste when placed in a municipal solid waste landfill subject to the requirements in Chapter 173-351 WAC,Criteria for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills,Chapter 173-308 WAC,Biosolids Management,and a solid waste handling permit issued by the Health Officer. Used Oil: 1. Lubricating fluids that have been removed from an engine crankcase,transmission,gearbox, hydraulic device,or differential of an automobile,truck,bus,vessel,plane,heavy equipment,or machinery powered by an internal combustion engine;or 2. Any oil that has been refined from crude oil,used,and as a result of use,has been contaminated with physical or chemical impurities;or 3. Any oil that has been refined from crude oil and,as a consequence of extended storage,spillage, or contamination,is no longer useful to the original purchaser;and 4. Used oil does not include oil to which dangerous wastes have been added,or oil that would otherwise be considered used oil except that it is used as a fuel in an industrial furnace,which meets the emission standards of the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. 1 Formatted:Heading 1,Indent:Left: 0", 8.10.200 - Beneficial Use Permit Exemptions r.- l Hanging: 0.5" • WAC 173-350-100 Beneficial Use Permit Exemptions is hereby adopted by reference. Formatted:Heading 1,Indent:Left: 0", 8.10. 210 - Recycling Hanging: 0.5" WAC 173-350-210,Recycling is hereby adopted by reference. Formatted:Heading 1,Indent:Left: 0", 8.10. 220 - Composting Facilities Hanging: 0.5" WAC 173-350-220,Compost Facilities is hereby adopted by reference. Paragraph 220(7)has been revised as follows: 220(7)Compost Facilities—Financial Assurance requirements. (a) Financial Assurance may be required for certain compost facilities as determined by Public Health. (b) If required by Public Health,the owner or operator shall establish a financial assurance mechanism in accordance with 173-350-600 for closure in accordance with the approved closure plan. The funds shall be sufficient for hiring a third party to remove the maximum amount of wastes that could be present at any time during the operation of the facility and to accomplish closure in accordance with the facility closure plan. (c) If required,no owner or operator shall commence or continue to operate any part of the facility until a suitable financial assurance mechanism has been provided to the JHD in accordance with WAC 173- 350-600. 11 • • Left 0", 8,10. 230 - Land Application Formatted:Heading 1,Indent r Hanging: 0.5" WAC 173-350-240,Land Application is hereby adopted by reference. Formatted:Heading 1,Indent:Left: 0", Hanging: 0.5" 8.10.240 - Energy Recovery and Incineration WAC 173-350-240,Energy Recovery and Incineration is hereby adopted by reference. Formatted:Heading 1,Indent:Left: 0", 8.10.300 - On-site Storage, Collection, and Transportation Hanging: 0.5" Standards WAC 173-350-300,On-Site Storage,Collection,and Transportation nStandard is hereby adopted by reference and revised with the addition of the followingparagraphs. 300(2)(b)(iv) Containers of mixed municipal solid waste,putrescible waste,and rubbish shall be closed at all times except when waste is being added or removed. Commercial containers located at public or private collection facilities may be kept open during routine hours of operation,as long as the container drain plugs remain in place. 300(2)(b)(v) The owner,operator or occupant of any premises,business establishment or industry shall • store all recyclable materials so as not to produce unsafe or unsanitary conditions. 8.10.305 - Solid Waste Handling Standards for Specific Waste Stream 8.10.305(1) Animal Waste (a) Animal waste,as defined in Section 100,shall be disposed of in a manner consistent with these regulations,or other method approved by the Health Officer. (b) Any animal waste that is deemed biomedical waste as defined in Section 100,shall be handled, treated,and disposed of as required in Section 305(b). (c) Animal Manure. Animal manure shall not be deposited,or allowed to accumulate,in any ditch,gulch, ravine,river,stream,lake,pond,marine water,or upon the surface of the ground,or on any highway or road right of way,where it may become a nuisance or menace to health,as determined by the Health Officer,through the breeding of flies,harboring of rodents,or pollution of water. Manure shall not be allowed to accumulate in any place where it can pollute any source of drinking water. (d) Dead Animals. Except as otherwise provided in Section 305(3),dead animals shall be disposed of in a manner to protect the public health and the environment. Their disposal shall be consistent with local codes. Dead animals may be taken to a rendering plant,a veterinary clinic,an animal shelter,pet cemetery,or can be disposed of directly at permitted operating landfills or transfer stations so as not to create a nuisance. Property owners may bury dead animals on their property,so long as no nuisance is created. If the dead animal is buried,it shall be placed so that every part shall be covered by at least two(2)feet of earth and at a location not less than one-hundred(100)feet from any well,spring, stream,or other surface waters,and in a place not subject to overflow. In all cases of death from 12 • • communicable disease,the dead animal,if disposed of by burial,shall first be thoroughly enveloped in unslaked lime. (e) Pet Feces. Pet feces,especially dog droppings,shall be disposed of in a manner,such as burial,or bagging and placement into containers described in Section 300(2),which does not create a nuisance or pollute surface waters of the state. Pet feces shall not be disposed of into the sanitary sewer unless approved by the sewer purveyor. This waste shall not be put into a storm sewer or on-site sewage system. 8.10.305(2) Asbestos-Containing Waste (a) General. Asbestos-containing waste material(ACWM),as defined in Section 100,shall be handled and disposed of pursuant to 40 CFR Part 61,National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants,Chapter 173-303 WAC,Dangerous Waste Regulations,•.:- .:..-: ..- •• •:-- ......---f Formatted:Strikethrough l •.. -' , Au.. ;-.'• -.I A. t•-• I_ - , .;and Chapter 296-65 WAC, ---t Formatted:Not Strikethrough Asbestos Removal and Encapsulation. Formatted:Strikethrough (b) Removal. Persons removing ACWM shall contact the '.•• :.•; _-..- •' _:.:.:, 01 sic ----{Formatted:Double underline i Rc for information and instruction concerning removal and disposal. ACWM must be wetted down during removal to reduce airborne emissions of particulate matter. ACWM shall be sealed into leak tight containers or placed in one or more plastic bags with a combined six(6) mils thickness or greater and identified with the proper warning label. (c) Disposal. The ACWM shall be disposed of in accordance with 40 CFR Part 61,National Emission • Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants,at a facility permitted to receive such wastes,in accordance with an approved operations plan,and covered with at least fifteen centimeters(6 inches)of non- asbestos containing waste material immediately following disposal. 8.10.305(3)BIOMEDICAL WASTE (a) Applicability. This regulation applies to all persons who generate biomedical waste including, but not limited to,individuals,hospitals,medical and dental clinics,medical laboratories,nursing or intermediate care facilities,veterinary facilities and other institutions,which may generate biomedical wastes as defined in Section 100,without regard to the quantity of biomedical waste produced per month. (b) Storage and Handling. (i) Containment of biomedical waste shall be in a manner and location which affords protection from animals,rain,and wind and does not provide a breeding place or a food source for insects or rodents. (ii)Biomedical wastes shall be segregated from the general medical waste stream at the point of origin and stored in separate containers. When possible,biomedical wastes should be rendered non-infectious through chemical or physical treatment procedures as approved by the facility's site safety officer. (iii)Biomedical waste,except for sharps,shall be contained in disposable leakproof containers having strength to prevent ripping,tearing or bursting under normal conditions of use. The containers shall be secured to prevent leakage or expulsion of solid or liquid waste during storage,handling or transport. The containers can be of any color and shall be conspicuously labeled with the international biohazard symbol,and the words"Biohazardous Waste"or words that clearly denote the presence of biomedical waste. 13 III (iv)All sharps,including home-generated sharps,shall be contained in leak-proof,rigid,puncture resistant,break resistant containers that are labeled and tightly lidded during storage,handling and transport. These containers must be capable of maintaining their structural integrity from the point of storage to deposition at an approved disposal or collection site. The containers shall be of any color and shall be conspicuously labeled with the international biohazard symbol,and the words"Biohazardous Waste"or words that clearly denote the presence of biomedical waste. (v) Reusable Containers. (A) Reusable containers for biomedical waste storage,handling or transport shall be thoroughly washed and decontaminated by a method approved by the Health Officer each time they are emptied,unless the surfaces of the containers have been protected from contamination by disposable liners,bags or other devices removed with the waste. (B) Approved methods of decontamination are agitation to remove visible solid residue combined with chemical disinfection. Chemical disinfectants should be used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations or by disinfectant concentration/contact times approved in writing by the Health Officer. Other decontamination methods may be approved in writing by the Health Officer. (C) Reusable pails,drums or bins used for containment of biomedical waste shall not be used for any other purpose except after being disinfected by procedures as described in this regulation and after the international biohazard symbol and the words"Biohazardous Waste"are removed. (vi)The handling and storage of all biomedical waste must prevent the dissemination of biomedical waste into the environment. • (vii)Trash chutes shall not be used to transfer biomedical waste. (viii)Biomedical waste shall not be placed into the general waste stream unless contained and treated. (ix)Sharps shall not be placed into the general waste stream. (c)..Disposal. (i) All biomedical waste that has been contained as described in Section 305(3)(b)shall be disposed of at a solid waste handling facility permitted to receive such waste. (ii) All human or animal body parts,fetuses,and other pathological specimens shall be disposed of either by appropriate interment, incineration or other method approved by the Health Officer. (iii)Untreated liquid and liquefied biomedical waste may be disposed of by release into a sanitary sewage system,if this practice is approved by the providing sewer utility,provided that the Health Officer shall have the authority to require the treatment of any biomedical liquid, according to requirements specified by the Health Officer,prior to release into a sanitary sewage system if deemed necessary to protect the public health. (iv)Biomedical waste shall be disposed of on a regular basis to avoid nuisance conditions. If any nuisance condition exists,the Health Officer shall have the authority to require a specific disposal or collection frequency. (v) Sharps must be contained in accordance with Section 305(3)(b)(iv)and prepared for disposal by a means that protects medical handlers,solid waste workers and the public from injury. The disposal of sharps shall be limited to the following methods unless prohibited by the 14 III • requirements of Chapter 70.95K RCW,Biomedical Wastes:(No longer exempts home- generated sharps.) (A) Depositing properly contained sharps at a facility that has agreed to accept home generated sharps. (B) Depositing properly contained sharps at a medical facility or pharmacy that provides a program to dispose of sharps waste and that meets the requirements of these regulations. (C) Using a permitted biomedical waste collection service.(E) Other methods approved by the Health Officer. (d) Transfer of Biomedical Waste. Any biomedical waste generator,who produces untreated biomedical waste,shall have said waste collected and transported by a permitted biomedical waste collection service. (e) Inspection. The Health Officer shall have the authority to inspect any biomedical waste generator,at any reasonable time,to determine if the generator's biomedical waste is being handled,stored,and disposed of in accordance with this regulation,or to determine if the waste generator's solid waste is being disposed of in accordance with this regulation. (f) Disposal Service Required. When a person does not dispose of biomedical waste in a manner consistent with these regulations,the Health Officer may order said person to obtain ongoing and regularly scheduled biomedical waste collection and disposal service if said person does not have this service and if commercial biomedical waste collection and • disposal service exists in or is offered in the geographic areas where the person resides. Said service shall be from a biomedical waste collection and disposal service holding a Solid Waste Handling Permit issued by Public Health. (g) Biomedical Waste Collection Services. In addition to the general operation and maintenance requirements applicable to persons operating a solid waste collection service specified in Section 300, vehicles used by biomedical waste collection services shall have a leak proof and fully enclosed vehicle compartment constructed of durable and easily cleanable materials,and shall be identified on each side of the vehicle with the name or trademark of the biomedical waste collection service. I 8.10.305(4)BULKY WASTE Bulky wastes shall be stored and transported in such a manner so as not to create a nuisance or safety hazard.Recycling of bulky wastes is encouraged where programs have been established to accept them. If recycling is not feasible,these wastes shall be taken directly to a disposal site permitted to accept oversized waste. Land clearing bulky waste such as tree stumps,trees,portions of buildings and other waste shall be transported directly to a transfer station or landfill designed and permitted to accept these bulky wastes;provided,that nothing herein shall prevent these wastes from being salvaged and/or used as firewood. 8.10.305(5)DANGEROUS WASTE: (a)All solid waste must be designated as required by WAC 173-303-070 to prevent the disposal of dangerous waste at a facility not permitted to accept dangerous waste. All solid waste designated as a dangerous waste must be managed in a manner consistent with these regulations and Chapter 173-303 WAC. (b) The Health Officer may require the screening of any waste suspected of being a regulated dangerous waste as defined in Section 100. The screening process may involve analytical testing,a disclosure of the waste constituents and waste generation process,and other additional information necessary to 15 • determine if the waste is dangerous. The Health Officer may establish a schedule for compliance as part of the screening process. Based on the results of the required screening,the Health Officer may require the generator or transporter to direct the waste to a facility permitted to handle such waste. MODERATE RISK WASTE AND USED QIL� _ Comment[P7]:Meant to apply to CESQG I S.l�.3t)5(6)p•+ waste.MRW also means Household Hazardous . small _5t'ult ttv.Gt.nerat4l..{. u(3) Waste and do not betirve we want to regulate (a) (JndltiURlt_ households. CO s 4 4 •i tl' •i e_ • -901i C•••• 4 1• —_ 41 i i10ES '' Comment l[PS arc CESQG`Federal language -- -- .9 - - SQG-St t no �e.nd ❑o e consistent with (7 iC $� ned.ltt�e�ion-j�Q Izt,addrtzontgl_re rLOITle_I1QthIS=SeCt10Ii_ EcologyWAC1733-3 G.FS -tlyast_neer the storm e -rem_-ent�e Sectiolt al15.6)tal •• • ••• • • 4 • me v• t,o • --- • _• •W-= i I 1-- • = - ! 111 iii .ontainecLabelini-4 s- sha111abel_alLcolttaineranaI3A'aitdusednthyk1thtlx tlatte !Abe waste.andidenti_sihe.rna'or risks)associated with the waste_in_the container or tank for 'W shall also-belabeledm tlitlic wozds"hazatslous waste°_or_slan;erous waste'_. (div)__SecondarY Containment. The Health Officermay require an GESOG to provide secondary containmentforliguid-MRW and/or used oil scored ou-site_if the Health Officer determines flouter 4•t:14 1,,._...$,,_:!_ _9...,+ •lic health or the environment due to the nature of the 1,_ __-___:_11.9_•_C •1 • e• a • n•:...- •• itz•z •r - to . • ••'9111, it releases from-accw-twlatiof containers W_benrequared under_this section,a secondary ontainment system insist be durable_ mnatible ith the 1 isle it is m�2nt to contain�n_cl • ge it • • E. y-• t t e' 1 •_ 1 1 • r t• 11 c • .in- rin r 9 -, and tri_percent( io)1 f4° of the largest single container whichever is greater. (vel Hazardoaas Viaterials ylanagement.Plans If a-GESQG has violated_anv part_of_this 7--- -{Formatted:Indent:Left: 0.5' 1 r_e_Lt ation tit alt officer u" require_lyE cESQ(to Kg?=410 follow a writt__i I-lamtloaiaterzals-Management Plaaapproved by Publi_c_llealth ansi ui a format uncombed by Public llealtla. (ULStorage Requirements. (i) .. ... - m,.. SOG Waste),used oil,and hazardous k bStalt shall be stored Comment[P9]:This is overly broad and includes a multitude of things in containers which are: (A) Compatible with the waste contained therein; (B) In good condition and without any leaks,corrosion or other signs of deterioration; at all times except during the addition or removal of comment[Pio]-The appropnate term is close (C) Securely cldsed as you want the container closed,and covered is contents;and handled in the following paragraph. -.-• .. .r.' -• : - (ID) ' -- : 7_ - ------------- - ------------- -- ---------- Formatted:{ Strikethrough leefttaInell ., Comment[Pll]:Conflicts with a number of used oil,and hazardous substances shall be stored on an industries such as janitorial,hospitals,labs,and (ii) Containers of#IRW others that have a good reason to not use in their impervious surface and in a location(s)that is covered and controlled to prevent: original containers (A) Container deterioration due to weather exposure;(B) [Formatted:Strikethrough I Surface water run-on and run-off; (C) Exposure to extreme temperatures; 1 16 • • D) Unintentional discharge to stormwater,soil,or surface water:and (DE) Any other controllable condition,which may cause or increase the possibility of container failure. (c) Accumulation. In addition to the quantity exclusion limits(QELs)for small quantity generators I contained in WAC 173-303-070(8),MRWSQG;used oil,and hazardous substances shall not be accumulated in quantities that,in the opinion of the Health Officer,present a threat to public health or the environment. (d)Transportation. MRW SQG and used oil shall be transported in accordance with WAC 173-350- 300(3)(d)Section 300(3)(d)Treatment.and Disposal. Comment[P12]:The Full.Reference is WAC 173-35-300(3)(4) (i) Moderate Risk Waste Waste. All MR-W-SQf3 shall be transported to a permitted MRW collection facility,or picked up by a permitted dangerous waste transporter for treatment or disposal at a facility permitted to accept such waste. 41RW,may also be processed using an onn dangerous. MRW (comment 1 :Technically the rales do not eyed by Ecology that renders the waste-IoG allow SQG5 to[Ptreat waste on-site and Ecology recently,revised their rules to be consistent with shall not be deposited in the general municipal solid waste collection system,a public sewer EPA. system,a storm drain,an on-site sewage system,in surface or ground water,or onto or under the surface of the ground. (ii) Pesticides. Usable pesticides shall be utilized in accordance with the EPA approved label requirements.or shall be disposed of,as appropriate,at a permitted hazardous waste treatment, storage,or disposal facility,the Jefferson County Moderate Risk Waste Collection Facility,or through an approved Department of Agriculture collection event,(For additional information call • I WSDA at 1-877-301-4555) Empty containers from canceled,suspended,or otherwise unusable pesticides should be disposed of as a hazardous waste or triple rinsed in accordance with the requirements under WAC 173-303-I 60(2)(b). Rinsate from a pesticide container must be reused in a manner consistent with its original intended purpose or disposed of as a hazardous waste under Chapter 173-303 WAC. (iii)Used Oil. Used oil shall be recycled or disposed of at a facility permitted or approved for that purpose,or as otherwise allowed by Ecology or the Health Officer. Used oil may be taken to service stations or similar facilities that collect used oil for subsequent reprocessing at a facility specifically permitted for that purpose. I (e) Mitigation and Control. The person responsible for a spill or non-permitted discharge of MRS'-SQG, used oil,and/or hazardous substances shall take appropriate and immediate action to protect public health and the environment,including any necessary measure required to prevent the spread of contamination. In addition,the person responsible for a spill or discharge shall: (i) Notify Public Health and,when an imminent threat to public health or the environment exists,call 911; (ii) Clean up any released hazardous substance,or take such actions as may be required or approved by federal,state,or local officials:and (iii)Meet applicable requirements of Section 305(7)as directed by the Health Officer. 8.10.305(7)PROBLEM WASTE (a) Screening. Persons excavating problem waste as defined in Section 100,which is intended for upland fill in Jefferson County and which may contain a hazardous substance,endanger the public health,or adversely impact the environment,shall contact the Health Officer to determine the need for screening in accordance with Section 305(9)(b) 17 • • (b) Management Options. (i) Beneficial Reuse. Any person intending to beneficially reuse problem wastes must first contact the Health Officer to determine the appropriate reuse options. (ii) Treatment. Problem wastes may be treated to remove contaminants and,following treatment, may be used as upland fill in Jefferson County if the treated waste is determined by the Health Officer not to be a problem waste. (iii)Disposal. Problem waste can only be disposed of at a solid waste handling facility permitted to receive such waste. (c) Waste Abrasive Blasting Grit Storage. Waste abrasive blasting grit shall be stored under cover in a manner that minimizes contact with process water or stormwater. Persons recycling waste abrasive blasting grit at a facility permitted to recycle such waste are exempt from the provisions of Section 305(7)(b)of these regulations provided that the recycling facility enlists a process and produces a fmal product that does not endanger human health or the environment as a result of using said material. 8.10.305 (8) SEPTAGE Septage must be disposed of directly into a sewage treatment works,licensed as such by Ecology, with the permission of and according to the requirements of the sewage treatment works or disposed of into an alternative treatment works or other process approved by the Health Officer. Septage of domestic quality,meeting all applicable requirements for biosolids under Chapter 173-308 WAC, • Biosolids Management,may be beneficially reused by being applied to land as approved by the Health Officer on a case-by-case basis. v _ 18 • 8.10.310 - Intermediate Solid Waste Handling Facilities WAC 173-350-310,Intermediate Solid Waste Handling Facilities is hereby adopted by reference. 8.10.320 - Piles Used for Storage or Treatment WAC 173-350-320,Piles Used for Storage or Treatment is hereby adopted by reference. Paragraph 320(7)has been revised as follows: 320(7)Piles used for Storage or Treatment—Financial Assurance requirements. (a) Financial Assurance may be required for certain piles treating or storing solid waste as determined by Public Health. (b) If required by Public Health,the owner or operator shall establish a financial assurance mechanism in accordance with 173-350-600 for closure in accordance with the approved closure plan. The funds shall be sufficient for hiring a third party to remove the maximum amount of wastes that could be present at any time during the operation of the facility and to accomplish closure in accordance with the facility closure plan. (c) If required,no owner or operator shall commence or continue to operate any part of the facility until a suitable financial assurance mechanism has been provided to the JHD in accordance with WAC 173- 350-600. 8:10.330 -Surface Impoundments and Tanks WAC 173-350-330,Surface Impoundments and Tanks,is hereby adopted by reference. Paragraph 330(7)has been revised as follows: 330(7)Surface Impoundments and Tanks—Financial Assurance requirements. (a) Financial Assurance may be required for certain surface impoundments and tanks used for treating or storing solid waste as determined by Public Health. (b) If required by Public Health,the owner or operator shall establish a financial assurance mechanism in accordance with 173-350-600 for closure in accordance with the approved closure plan. The funds shall be sufficient for hiring a third party to remove the maximum amount of wastes that could be present at any time during the operation of the facility and to accomplish closure in accordance with the facility closure plan. (c) If required,no owner or operator shall commence or continue to operate any part of the facility until a suitable financial assurance mechanism has been provided to the JHD in accordance with WAC 173- 350-600. 19 • S 8.10.350 —Waste Tire Storage and Transportation WAC 173-350-350,Waste Tire Storage and Transportation is hereby adopted by reference. 8.10.360 — Moderate Risk Waste Handling WAC 173-350-360,Moderate Risk Waste Handling is hereby adopted by reference. 8.10.400 — Limited Purpose Landfills WAC 173-350-400,Limited Purpose Landfills is hereby adopted by reference. 8.10.410 — Inert Waste Landfills WAC 173-350-410,Inert Waste Landfills is hereby adopted by reference. 18.10.450 — Municipal Solid Waste Landfills WAC 173-351,Criteria for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills is hereby adopted by reference. • 8.10.460 — Construction and Notification Standards Near Landfills (1) Construction Requirements. (a)Methane Protection. (i) Any person constructing or developing any area within one-thousand(1,000)feet of the footprint of an active,closed,or abandoned landfill shall provide documentation that demonstrates that levels of methane gas within this one-thousand(1,000)foot zone are below the lower explosive limits(LEL)under all conditions. A description of the investigation methodology,all analytical data,and conclusions shall be presented in a report submitted by a licensed professional engineer or professional geologist to the Health Officer and the local building department for review and approval. Copies of this report shall also be provided to the Washington Department of Ecology and the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency;and (ii) Any person constructing or developing any area within one-thousand(1,000)feet of the footprint of an active,closed,or abandoned landfill shall provide documentation that demonstrates that all enclosed structures are protected from potential methane migration. The method for ensuring a structure's protection from methane shall be addressed in a report submitted by a licensed professional engineer to the Health Officer and the local building department for approval. Such a report shall contain a description of the mitigation measures to prevent the accumulation of explosive concentrations of methane gas within or under enclosed portions of a building or 20 S • structure. At the time of final inspection,the engineer shall furnish a signed statement attesting that the building or structure has been constructed in accordance with his/her recommendations for addressing methane gas migration. (iii)The Health Officer may grant a variance to the requirements in Section 460(1)(a)(ii) above,based on a review of data submitted pursuant to preceding Section 460(1)(a)(i). (b) Stormwater. To minimize erosion impacts and leachate generation,no person shall detain stormwater on a closed or abandoned landfill. Stormwater may be conveyed across a closed or abandoned landfill if the conveyance system has been engineered to minimize the percolation of stormwater into the landfill. (c) Construction within the Footprint of the Landfill. No person shall construct within the footprint of a closed or abandoned landfill without first having submitted detailed engineering plans documenting how potential hazards will be controlled. Potential hazards include,but are not limited to,subsidence,methane,odor problems,hazards associated with subsurface utility installation,and leachate generation. A qualified,licensed Professional Engineer(PE)shall sign such plans. These plans must be submitted for review and approval to the jurisdictional building department and Public Health,or Public Health's designated representative. (d) Groundwater Supply Wells. No person shall construct a groundwater supply well within one-thousand(1,000)feet of an active,closed,or abandoned landfill property boundary without a formal request for variance as outlined in Chapter 173-160 WAC,Minimum • Standards for the Construction and Maintenance of Wells. (e) Methane Monitoring. All landfills where methane gas is generated shall provide for adequate venting,collecting,redirecting,or elimination of gases generated by solid waste. It shall be the responsibility of the landfill owner/operator to develop a sampling and testing program to monitor gas production and potential migration. (2) Notification Requirements for Owners of Landfills. All owners of active,closed,or abandoned landfills shall: (a) File a Notice to Title with the County Auditor's office noting the presence of a landfill on the tax parcel within one-hundred and eighty(180)days of the effective date of these regulations. (b) For any property without notice to title,Public Health may file a notice to title regarding the presence of a landfill on the property. (c) Disclose the presence of an active,closed,or abandoned landfill to all prospective purchasers of the property. 8.10.490-Other Methods of Solid Waste Handling WAC 173-350-490,Other Methods of Solid Waste Handling is hereby adopted by reference. 21 • • 8.10.500 - Ground Water Monitoring WAC 173-350-500,Ground Water Monitoring is hereby adopted by reference. I .810.600—Financial Assurance Requirements WAC 173-350-600,Financial Assurance Requirements is hereby adopted by reference. Paragraph 600(1)of the WAC is revised by adding the following subparagraph. (d) Certain waste piles;certain surface impoundments and tanks;and certain compost facilities as determined by Public Health. 8.10.700-Permits and Local Ordinances WAC 173-350-700,Permits and Local Requirements,is hereby adopted by reference. Section 700(1)of the WAC is revised by adding the following subparagraph. (d) Landfills closed pursuant to this Chapter 173-351,Mixed Municipal Solid Waste Landfills or Chapter 173-304 are required to obtain a closure-post closure permit. (e) Permit holders must comply with all rules and intent of the Jefferson County Comprehensive Solid • Waste Management Plan(JCCSWMP). 8.10.710 - Permit Application and Issuance WAC 173-350-710,Permit Application and Issuance is hereby adopted by reference. Appeal of a Permit Denial.Any_person aggrieved by the denial of permit denial shall: a Within 10 da s of receivin_the written letter den fill a.ermit the a.tenant shall re•uest a hearing in writin1. The a..ellant shall submit s.ecific statements in writin*,of the reason why error is assigned to the decision of the health officer. b. 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 business days nor more than 30 business days from the date the request was received. c. Within 30 da's the Health Officer will issue a decision u.holdin*or reversing .ublic health's . action.The health officer ma re uire additional actions as part of the decision Comment[P14]:Separate to makemore readerfriendly. 8.10.715 - General Permit Application Contents WAC 173-350-715,General Permit Application Contents is hereby adopted by reference. 22 41110 • 8.10.900 - Corrective Action WAC 173-350-900,Corrective Action is hereby adopted by reference. 8.10.950 -Administration And Enforcement (1) Other Laws,Regulations and Agency Requirements (a) All solid waste management shall be subject to the authority of other laws,regulations or other agency requirements in addition to these rules and regulations. Nothing in these rules and regulations is intended to abridge or 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) Chapter 173-350 WAC,Minimum Functional Standards for Solid Waste Handling,is hereby adopted by reference. (c) If a conflict exists in the interpretation of Chapter 173-350 WAC and these regulations,or in the interpretation of Chapter 173-351 WAC and these regulations,the more stringent regulation shall apply to better protect public health and the environment. 8.10.950(2)ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY The Health Officer,his or her designee,or any person appointed as an"Enforcement Officer"by the • Jefferson County Board of Health shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of these regulations equally on all persons. The Health Officer is also authorized to adopt rules consistent with the provisions of these rules and regulations for the purpose of enforcing and carrying out its provisions. 8.10.950(3)RIGHT OF ENTRY (a)Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce or determine compliance with the provisions of these regulations,and other relevant laws and regulations,or whenever the Health Officer has cause to believe that a 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. (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)Denial of Property Access (di) If permission to enter said building,structure,.ro.e or.ortion thereof is not obtained from the owner.occupier or others persons having apparent control of said building 23 • . 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 entrylf permission to enter said building, (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., inektdthg - .. .. .. ... . . . .... .. autherit3- 8.10.950(4)INSPECTIONS—PERMITTED FACILITIES (a) General.At a minimum,the Health Officer may,to the extent resources permit,perform annual inspections of all permitted solid waste facilities. Findings shall be noted and kept on file. The Health Officer shall furnish a copy of the inspection report,or annual summary,to the site operator. (b)Pre-Operational Inspection.Whenever plans and specifications are required by these regulations to be submitted to the Health Officer,the Health Officer may inspect the proposed solid waste disposal site,solid waste handling facility,or solid waste collection service prior to the start of the operations to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications. • 8.10.950(5)NOTICE AND ORDER TO CORRECT VIOLATION (a) Issuance. Whenever the Health Officer determines that a violation of these regulations has occurred or is occurring,he/she may issue a written notice and order to correct violation to the property owner or to any person causing,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; (ii) 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)A statement 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; 24 • (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. Comment[PIS]:Space sous tont interfere L__ -- --------- with the footer. (c) Disposal Receipts. The notice and order to correct violation may also include a statement requiring Formatted:indent:Left: 1.oa°,Hanging: the person to whom the notice and order to correct violation is directed to produce receipts from a 0.31",Right: 0.1",Space Before: 0 pt,Line I permitted solid waste disposal facility-permitted hazardous waste facility,or the local household spacing: single hazardous waste facilitv_(moderate risk waste facility)-or a*-transporter 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 950(6)of these regulations;and/or (ii) Abate the health violation using the procedures of these regulations;and/or (iii)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. 8.10.950(6)VIOLATIONS,REMEDIES AND PENALTIES I 8.10.950 6 (a) Violations. (i) Violations of these regulations may be addressed through the remedies and penalties provided in this section. (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. 25 • • or apparent violations of these regulations. Upon (iii)The Health Officer may investigate alleged pp g request of the Health Officer,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 environmentally sensitive areas,as that term is defined in 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. 8.10,950 6 (b)Civil Remedies. (i) Except as provided in Section 950(6)(b)(ii),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) Any person who unlawfully dumps solid waste as described in Section 025(3)(b)or waste in an amount greater than one(1)cubic foot has committed a Class 1 civil infraction pursuant to Chapter 7.80 RCW,Civil Infractions. Any person who unlawfully dumps solid waste in an amount less than or equal to one(1)cubic foot has committed a Class 3 civil infraction pursuant to Chapter 7.80 RCW. The court may also impose restitution for any violation. (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. 8.10.950 6 (c) Criminal Penalties. (i) Any person who unlawfully dumps biomedical waste as described in Section 025(3)(b)shall be,upon conviction,guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000,or imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed ninety(90)days,or both. The court may also impose restitution. (ii) Any person who unlawfully dumps"dangerous waste"as defined in WAC 173-350-100 and/or RCW 70.105.010(5)in violation of RCW 70.105.090 shall be,upon conviction,guilty of a misdemeanor. The court may also impose restitution. (iii) Any person who unlawfully dumps"dangerous waste"as defined in WAC 173-350-100 and/or RCW 70.105.010(5)in violation of RCW 70.105.085 shall be,upon conviction,guilty of a felony. The court may also impose restitution. (iv) Any person who unlawfully dumps solid waste as described in Section 025(3)(b)and in an amount less than one(1)cubic yard,but greater than(1)cubic foot,shall be,upon conviction, guilty of a misdemeanor,and shall be subject to a fine of not more than$1,000,or imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed ninety(90)days,or both. The court may also impose restitution as stated in Chapter 70.95 RCW,Solid Waste Management-Reduction and Recycling. (v) Any person who unlawfully dumps solid waste as described in Section 025(3)(b)of these regulations and in an amount greater than(1)cubic yard,shall be,upon conviction,guilty of a 26 • • gross misdemeanor,and shall be subject to a fine of not more than$5,000,or imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed one(1)year,or both. The court may also impose restitution as stated in Chapter 70.95 RCW,Solid Waste Management-Reduction and Recycling. (vi) Any person who fails,neglects,or refuses to obey an order of the Health Officer to correct a violation as set forth in Section 950(5)(g)above shall be,upon conviction,guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fme of not more than$100,or imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed ninety(90)days,or both. The court may also impose restitution. (vii) Any person who fails,neglects,or refuses to comply with a written assurance of discontinuance pursuant to Section 950(5)(h)above shall be,upon conviction,guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of not more than$100,or imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed ninety(90)days,or both. The court may also impose restitution. (viii) Any person who operates a solid waste facility or collection service without a permit shall be,upon conviction,guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine of not more than$1,000,or imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed ninety(90)days,or both. The court may also impose restitution. (ix) Any person who operates a solid waste facility or collection service after a permit has been revoked shall be,upon conviction,guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fme of not more than$1,000,or imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed ninety(90)days,or both. The court may also impose restitution. • 8.10.950(6)(d) Noncompliance Fees. (i) Pursuant to the most current Public Health fee schedule adopted by the Board of Health, Public Health may assess a noncompliance fee to a permittee-permittee or small quantity generator for the following: (A) Public Health oversight and review required as a result of the Health Officer's determination that a permitted facility or small quantity generator is not in compliance with its permit and/or applicable regulations and has not met the compliance dates specified in a notice and order to correct violation;or (B) Amendments to an existing Public Health permit required as a result of the permitted facility not being in compliance with its permit and/or applicable regulations. (C) Second and subsequent re-inspections conducted by Public Health in response to the per-inittee-permittee or small quantity generator not complying with their permit and/or J.C.C.code or the permittee not meeting the requirements outlined in a notice and order to correct violation. (ii) Whenever a re-inspection nm,eem p'.c:e-e-fee is assessed by Public Health,the fee shall be due and payable thirty(30)days after receipt of the invoice by the permittee. (iii)The noncompliance fee shall not be assessed in addition to the permit fee for permitted facilities where permit fees,as described in the most recent Public Health fee schedule, specifically include those Public Health activities described in Section 950(6)(d)(i). 8.10.950(6)(e) 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. 27 • • (i)Content. A Stop-Work Order shall include the following: (A)The name and address for the person responsible for the alleged violation; (B)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. (C)A description of the violation and reference to the provision of the Jefferson County Board of Health Ordinance,which has been allegedly violated;(D)The required corrective action; (E)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; (F)A statement that the person to whom the Stop Work Order is directed can appeal the Order to the Health Officer in accordance with the§950(7)of this Chapter and that any such appeal must be presented to the Health Officer with 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 Ordinance 09-1020-05,Solid Waste 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 Ordinance 09-1020-05,Solid Waste 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 O FAMP IVILY W WITH INmi ORDER MAY RESULT IN 1'HE SSUANCE 8.10.950 6 (f)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 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§950(6)(g)of this Chapter.The voluntary correction agreement shall include the following: (A)The name and address of the person responsible for the alleged violation; 28 S 41/ (B)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; (C)A description of the alleged violation and a reference to the regulation,which has been violated; (D)The necessary corrective action to be taken,and a date or time by which correction must be completed; (E)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; (F)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 (G)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. (i)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 her decision to reject and nullify the voluntary correction agreement,at which time that person is entitled to an appeal to the Health Officer pursuant to§950(7)of this Chapter. (ii)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. (iii)Abatement by Public Health.The county may abate the alleged violation in accordance with Section 950(6)(g)if all terms of the voluntary correction agreement are not met,except that the person responsible for the alleged violation shall not have a right to appeal the Abatement Order. (iv)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 Ordinance 09-1020-05,§950(6)(g). 8.1.0.950 6 (g)Abatement Orders.Where the Health Officer has determined that a violation of these regulations has occurred or is occurring,he or she may issue and 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 only be utilized by Public Health only after corrections of such conditions have been attempted through the use of the civil infractions 29 process. Once it has been determined by Public Health that there is no 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: (A)The name and address for the person responsible for the alleged violation;(B) 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; (C)A description of the violation and reference to the provision of the Jefferson County Board of Health Ordinance,which has been allegedly violated; (D)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§950(6)(g)of this Chapter. (E) A statement that the costs and expenses incurred by Public Health pursuant to §950(6)(g)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 (F) A statement that the person to whom the Abatement Order is directed can appeal the Order to the Health Officer in accordance with§950(7)of this Chapter. (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 or relieve any such 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 attorney's 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 30 110 • 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. 8J&950(�(h)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: (A)The name and address for the person responsible for the alleged violation;(B) 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; (C)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; • I (D)A date,as determined by the severity of the emergency,by which any persons must vacate the premises. I-neaseln case of extreme danger to persons or property immediate compliance shall be required; (E) The required corrective action; (F) A statement that the person to whom the Notice to Vacate is directed can appeal the order to the Health Officer in accordance with§950(7)of this Chapter and that any such appeal must be presented to the Health Officer with 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,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 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 Ordinance 09-1020-05 to occupy this building,or to remove or deface this notice. ,Health Officer Jefferson County Public Health 31 • • (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. _ - Comment[P16]:Delete appeal and:incorporate. 8.10.950 6/(i)—Permit Violations Suspension,—fid ROVOCat10It and'Appeal!, into new section to avoid confusion Add in Permit Appeal section that use to refer to 950(7). (i) n,� rola . Any violation of a permit requirement issued pursuant to these {Apmatted: thnat us Left: 0t regulations shall be a violation of these regulations. (ii) Suspension of Permits. (A) The Health Officer may temporarily suspend any permit issued under these regulations for: (1) Failure of the holder to comply with the requirements of the permit; (2) Failure to comply with any notice and order to correct violation issued pursuant to these regulations related to the permitted activity; (3) Failure to comply with a stop-work or abatement order issued pursuant to Section 950(6)(e)and(g)of these regulations;or (4) The non-payment or dishonor of any check or draft used by the permit holder to pay any Public Health fees associated with the permit. • (B) Permit suspension shall be carried out through the notice and order to correct violation provisions specified in Section 950(5),and the suspension shall be effective upon service of the notice and order to correct violation upon the holder or operator. The holder or operator may appeal such suspension as provided in Section 950(7)and Section 950(6)(i)(iv)of these regulations. (C) Notwithstanding any other provision of this regulation,whenever the Health Officer finds that a violation of this regulation has created or is creating an unsanitary, dangerous or other condition which,in his/her judgment,constitutes an immediate and irreparable hazard,he/she may,without service of a written notice and order to correct violation,suspend and terminate operations under the permit immediately. (iii)Revocation of Permits. (A) The Health Officer may permanently revoke any permit issued by him/her for(1) Failure of the holder to comply with the requirements of the permit; (2) Failure of the holder to comply with any notice and order to correct violation issued pursuant to these regulations related to the permitted activity; (3) Failure to comply with a stop-work or abatement order issued pursuant to Section 950(6)(e)and(g); (4) Interference with the Health Officer in the performance of his/her duties; (5) Discovery by the Health Officer that a permit was issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied to him/her;or (6) The non-payment or dishonor of any check or draft used by the holder to pay any Public Health fees associated with the permit. 32 • • (B) Such permit revocation shall be carried out through the notice and order to correct violation provisions specified in Section 950(5)and the revocation shall be effective upon service of the notice and order to correct violation upon the holder or operator. The holder or operator may appeal such revocation,as provided in Section 950(7)and Section 950(6)(i)(iv)of these regulations. (C) A permit may be suspended pending its revocation or a hearing relative to revocation pursuant to the provisions of Section 950(6)(i)(iii)(B).above. (iv)Permit Appeal. (A) Subject to Appeal. Any denial,suspension or revocation of a solid waste permit by the Health Officer may be appealed. (B) Appellant Defined. The appellant shall be the applicant for a solid waste permit or holder of a solid waste permit who appeals a decision denying, suspending or revoking a solid waste permit. (C) Appeal Procedure. The appeal procedure shall be carried out through the app als / t j"_�1.• t. •_1I! .1 • :t .. 1 J _1 / 1. - Comment[P17]:This section was added to clarify the process between general NOCV that are denial ofpermit_denial shall: not permit related that do not get heard by the PCHB Sincethe permit denial section already /. 1 - : 1 J-- .J/1 • _1• 1.11_!_1' • 1'111. L" e 1 1 t 1. existed,I deleted the reference to 950(7)that added -, - 1-X11• J •,t/ t' it-. •1 1• _•.t 1_. •B. 1 • -11.1 .1 J .1.! to the confusion. 1 1- ••. U 1 '/1_ •._ �J1_'1 I J- 1- IJ 1. t" 1-.. t 11 - 1 , 1 -6.- 1•- 1- • 11"• 1• _. 1" •'• 11] - 1._. 1• I •l 1 . 1. 1•_J10 1 J 1 _ 1" .t am.i e., • 1tv-_ i 1 1. ••._..-- Jf--1. i- 1. _1 10 ' I • 1 the stale the request was 3. Within-30 days_Ahe Health_Officer_williss_ue_asle_cisian tiphioldingsitreversing public heahlic action.The health officer ins3(_reauire additio ac ions as of the decision 4. Withi 0 day&of receiving the I3 1 • it 1- . .on _t• ,pnellantjrtay filen apnPal with the Pollution Control . . '1.. :•._• 1 j O RCW 70 45 Comment[P18]:Added the ACV)/regarding the PGHB filing process 34.05 RCA is the PCHB .4,5.The Hearing will be conducted as specified in JCC 8.10.950(7)( procedure if we want to include - Comment[P19]:This section added to be line _t/.Il• , / 1 ._I • t with other codes and hearing processes already 8.1.0.950(6)It) • 1- 1 - 1 1 \1\ . J • adopted by other programs such as the an-site code remedy.,theHoalth O ccer may cte deFal or equitable relief to�njoi ianx acts ourractices or abate any conditions that constitute or will constitute a violation of this ordinance,or rules and regulations adopted under it,or any state health law or regulation,or that otherwise threatens public health. 8.10.950(6)(k) Imminent and Substantial Dangers. Notwithstanding any provisions of this regulation the Health Officer may take immediate action to prevent an imminent and substantial danger to the public health by the improper management of any waste irrespective of quantity or concentration. 8.10.950(7)APPEALS i 1 . —1 , i h.• i 1 ' 11'I •1 I 1 1 i' 1 • • i s •1 i (1) :11-. - . _. .-• _L .:. '11—•-.. .I. • 'Al.,. 5. ' ' 1I"__.1' :1 _1-_11 ,•'4/:-v_1 1 J 11 -1. 1. _.11 _011.1'. • 11" 11 . 11 ."1 111_. .1. "'4.._ '11 1 , _J inspection permit is u nee or en orcein taction conducted by_public_healthunder_this regulation, it+----_i 1 ,",• 1 • •- 1 _I" _11-,_.1 11. 1 l- Irl.-. 1".'yo._ 33 • • al The_appeliant hallsubmitspecific-statements-icitiug o_ th_e x or_w_ax_eiror is assi esllo theslecision.9fimblic-heaph,Such.reouest_shall be uresentedto-the_he.alth officer within_10 '5I .L1,1:2_,:_..: '._.e1 .1 1• - . 1"1 .11 I" -1 - 1. 1-.1.11 Il. ,- 12.1- •.LI V- 1 _t• 1e -. b) 1/i - --, I , •1 • ,•- . J a..I I .1 :f-• • 5•._11 • 1.1-Qtif the p_erson_ofthetime>-daterand_ulace of sucla.-hearing.which-ShalLbe sett utua]1 c4nYeni.ent timemot_lessthattfivebilsiness days.nor more than'f0 business vs rozalhe_latethe r_eguest wac received. Ili__:__•_:_. • . 1' -.1__1J_. 1.,1. 1 - ,• . . J_ .....1�__.,S1 _U1- . , I.1 . Jr__ -'- .@ 1-. "- � Comment[P20]:Separate to make more reader • __-_. -_1 1 I 1 ---_I=1- --- r__ "-'_.-- friendly 8.10.950 7 ._.• 1 teal_of Adtn aaistrativetleatino w nv n_eS.son_ag,rieye_d by the fndings or required actions of an administrati easing shall - .- J.•. , .1,-._ _ - 2'2- .v estuesting a hearing b-eforethe board of health.Such Loti. .1•-• =- I- ', 1!-. g and preCented t0 he be lth officer wl hip five b ine S days of find ngs..and actions_frann the administrative..lheatinl+aad_stallbe ccomnanied bx_a_fee as estabtisbed [hecuurent-uublic health_fee schedule_TheeAupellant sha11_submit-spec c statements In writing , 1- -. i 1 1 -i 1 . •al the decision of the health officer . h- 11-_ ..III_. 1n .1. .t._..! .111 .. . J- ,. ,1_i L-+--1 • for r view. hThenoticend.order_to__o_m_ct v-iolationshalLremlain in-effecx_during the..auueaLAny erson affectedhY_th_e_notice_and_orster to costed iolationmax make_a..writtenxes1Uest-for-.stax of 1• I- • 'II 1 I- 1-. ill - J 1.. - , .1- I. 1 1" 1-. 1 I - 1- . 'i1 it- s • .1 1 1-I .- -1.-. .J.1 -- - , .1- 1. (.0 III -.•.I .- . -.t1•. U.I-11.. . - . ..,•.. .•-_1--w. l. _1 1•.1.11 -- J- 1•. J_ effEer.shall_setatime slate_an placeio_rthe_requested.-hearing_beforethe boatel ofbealth_and steal the_puellant_uduea_notice thereof,Suc1shearing_.shalLbe-setat-nmutually Is -1-"1 •.11- 11 • 1.1 - . . .1• 5. 1 111 - 1.1 I ._ .1- s. sit 0- 1. - . -._ .- .. .J1 11. I-r-v•-.-I I .J . ion filed in swpeziorcourt._Anx-action_tO Leview...the_bszard's_decisionmustbelfled within_3 ..busiaess_.days of the_dateofihe-slecisio.n- 8.10.950(7)(.31AlLre1'Qs;_ationhe.. •-•1 1. ,- 1 t 1 -1 . .• 1.. I / I-._. 11 1 . -1..I_ • 1 ..,. 122 -1 . _1• sirs 0 8.10.950 7 4 �- ' 1 1= Ll � '- . --_ __ _- . _ 1. - .'t, ,. . .-1• .11 5. 5- •a1.1 .11 1. '1 1 1• I- .-L1.11_1.11,_ 34 410 • bt ppeals_sliall luds_&-lzriel arid_concise_staternent_of the-law and_facts.which affirmatively establish_thatthe health..nffrcerhas_committedarr�xrox- Q 11•4. I. .• 1 .1. 11.1.1 1 .1.- 11.. 1 1-.. I 1 . 1 1A.1• - -•1 111 I. • . .•• • • ,- with- 1 relevant mattrialAssociated with the health officer's action, 11 5 . , 1 1 y.. _f I. - , 1 recc_minendutions. (d)Unonrereintofthe_aD1-.. Il• • 5.1.11-1.1 . '... .1- 514_111 1-. 1. 1. 1 1 . hearing t0 determine the correc ti- 1 i• 5- ,, . 1- 1•. 1 1 - . 1 1 14 II' 1" :411V"1 1. 11 - . -sir-. _ 1 .._Iii • '!!- 1, - 1 . 1 1 I!'_ 1!_ _ 1 .1-._...- ,5- . -1_1�l 1._.-'_!_._1111 h.l,..-,+5 Jllti .5 _2.1.._1r permitlaolder thenr1oxice-of the.purnose,_time.slate and place of saidhearingshal_l._likevhdse be mailed by s_ertified_mail_to th-eptermit applicant ox_permitdtoider, -1 1_ .._i 1 I. - •51 l.. 1..4 1.. 1"._•1• 411 1. 1;51;1 4111 ._1i )J'.,.._i. 1151 1511 . -l.. -sae_ 11 • • i 5v:1 • ._..: i 11,-- T1 1_...1 •1 • r- 1 . •1 1 h- I---`— 1.1 1e:..•tti-a 1 1. 11" by_the_health_officer,_the_certificate_holder..and nv_witness called b theni;xzrnvidodfurther. thatShe-chairperson Inas limit_the length_ofthe testiimoxrv_tsz...aspecific amountoftime to be • app1isiequally to those interestestnersons wishine to sneakrexr4Rt_nsuanension or rev_ocation hearings where the board4f-health i or ed tosasoitssl_iscretion= • : -11,.in 1•• 1 111 -1 _ •1 11 it . •_ follows: 11- 1- 1.11 1.S\__i-111• .11.. .i. . 1 1:111 • 111- .11 .1- 1.•.1.1. i 1 11 1- I- • —11.11 1.1 _ 1... .• -1 .I - 1.1-.. 1 1 - -1 - •1.1 - .1.. '-11 recommendations. 1 1/•J11•T 1 5-,t1 i -1_ - I.• 11.. 1 _I• i- •_111. 1.-t 1dJ11_._ appl• t permit holder and health officer. (WI The_chairpersorLaf t e board of health_shall-permit the.presentation_of testimonxbv-any interested person as set forth_in this chapter Olt '_I• • - •1. .i�n.Qfe�idence ant 11- _ • c1._s1-r 51. 1 t- .s. 1 If -.. 1. shatclose the_hearing and initiate discussion with other boardinembers on the matters men—ted, ted. (v)_Followirag-.discussion,the board.-ofhealth_shallmake-ruling_on_the_appeal. (yt Under no circumstances shall cross-examination of ersonc making presentations at the 1 '1. i 1u1.41 n1!L_i ,.di • 1----' go,. 111 m. forth above 35 • • (gLShould theehoard afhealtluectuire dslitionalte_stimmony_it usslntinue_the nubliclearillg.xo a date_antd_lime_.not xceed_3i-da llowin_g_the_date_of_the uitial public beearing proyided, •_ • - • •• • •.1 • • I-. 11 •.. dofhealth .av continue its deliberations on r- •••-•- • ,•• I_• - ••• .` - i• • --d •. fo[[owine the close of the second 1 . • ••,:,_. ,•, -, . - 'v I. 'SI. .1111 1 .11 other cases the board of health Olt _continue itsdeliherations_on thea••-_alto_another_dat_e_and.time4.ot-tsxexceed3.5 dates foil-awing.She_closeof.the_publiEheanng. • .r . ii S. . li It t.,_I_L p .v'1-1 _I, , 1 III -els ., amissibilitvofevidence I- - -- .i ,.rt ... , healt inav eivgsstzlsiderationxst,_b_utshall_not b_e_houndlo_follow_the_rules-of evidence oyer ®_civil_• oeeed. _inJn-atters.al)tinvolvin: • alh_ inthe-su•eri r_courtofthe state of Washington (il A fill and complete record shalUbedcent of all rn oceedings and ll to tiimony shall be recorded proceeding_s_shall constitute_the_exclus vesec4rslfoLthe_decisio ia_accordance vA thelaw. (i)_Jll_.decisio s_shall he nme_a_part_of_the_r orland_shall_include sS.atement_offmdings and conclusions. • i • s as: ", . h •., • .fh-., . • .vi.-. u . -r _J i .. showing the date of its decision (11 The peti ion•ni_g natty permit applicant_ne _ .A'1 . .,.. 1. ".l . 1 ... 1 1 r-. 1 .'-.1- .i 1. ,s.1." ,11 11. _ .. S_1 _ _ • • e= `_ --Comment[P21].Deleted thas sectaon and added •' the land age from the On-site code. _ _ , , . •, , •; .- Formatted:Indent:Left: 0.61",Line spacing: single Formatted:Indent:Left: 0.61",Right: 0" ,, • ... •- •• date41ie • Formatted:Indent:Left 0.61",Right 0", • Space Before: 0 pt - Formatted:Indent:Left: 0.61",Space Before: ._ 0 pt,Line spacing: single Formatted:Line spacing: single 36 • • Formatted:Indent:Left: 0.61",Line spacing: single (8) Variances -- Formatted:Indent:Left: 0.61',Right: 0", Line spacing: single • 37 • •• _ ... .. -' .• .. _ .. •fix .... 1-lealth-fef-reviekw ---- Formatted:Indent:Left: 0.61",Lines spacing: g: single r.• _ ` Formatted:Indent:Left: 0.61" Formatted:Indent:Left: 0.61",Right: 0", r.. ! - •• - '' - .,. Space Before: 0 pt,Line spacing: single .. .. :.. t• _ •-, •• '•-' Formatted:Indent:Left: 0.61",Space Before: .. i. _ .. 0 pt,Line spacing: single e Formatted:Indent:Left: 0.61",First line: 0", .. ! Right: 0" •• ----" Formatted:Indent:Left 0.61",Space Before: , • „ . • „ .• • • • •• • ••' 0 pt,Line spacing: single 8.10.950(81 VARIANCES t {Formatted:Indent:Left: 0.5" (a) Applicability.Any person who owns or operates a solid waste facility may apply to the -- Health Officer for a variance from any paragraph of these regulations except as provided in 111. Section 950(8)(b)(iv)of these regulations. (b) Granting Requirements. (i) The Health Officer may grant such variance if it finds that: (A) The solid waste handling practices or site location do not endanger public health,safety or the environment;and (B) Compliance with the regulation from which variance is sought would produce hardship on the applicant without equal or greater benefits to the public;and (C) No other practicable or reasonable alternative exists. A practicable alternative Formatted:Indent:Hanging: 0.31",Right: is one that is available and capable of being carried out after taking into 0.12",Space Before: 0 pt consideration cost,existing technology,and logistics in light of overall project purposes,and better reducing or eliminating impacts to health and the environment. It may include equipment or facilities not owned by the applicant that could have reasonably been or be obtained,utilized,expanded,or managed in order to manage,reduce,or eliminate impacts to health and the environment. A reasonable alternative is one that could feasibly attain or approximate compliance,but would better reduce or eliminate impacts to health and the environment. (ii) No variance shall be granted pursuant to this paragraph until the Health Officer has considered the relative interests of the applicant,other owners of property likely to be affected by the waste handling practices,and the general public. (iii)Any variance or renewal shall be granted within the requirements of this paragraph and for time period and conditions consistent with the reasons therefore,and within the following limitations: 38 41110 • (A) If the variance is granted on the grounds that there is no practicable means known or available for the adequate prevention,abatement or control of pollution involved,it shall be only until the necessary means for prevention, abatement or control become known and available and subject to the taking of any substitute or alternative measures that the Health Officer may prescribe. (B) The Health Officer may grant a variance conditioned by a timetable if: (1) Compliance with this regulation will require spreading of costs over a considerable time period;and (2) The timetable is for a period that is needed to comply with this regulation. (iv)No variance from Chapters 173-350 WAC,Minimum Functional Standards for Solid Waste Handling,and 173-351 WAC,Criteria for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills,shall be granted by the Health Officer except with the approval and written concurrence of Ecology prior to action on the variance by the Health Officer. (v) The Health Officer may grant variances from these regulations for standards that are more stringent than the standards of Chapters 173-350 and 173-351 WAC,or from provisions in these regulations that are not contained in Chapters 173-350 and 173-351 WAC,without Ecology approval. (c) Application. • (i) The application shall be accompanied by such information as the Health Officer may require. (ii)An application for a variance,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. (iii)Notice shall be given by mailing a notice of the variance application to persons who have written to the Health Officer asking to be notified of all variance requests. (d) Renewal. The Health Officer may renew any variance granted pursuant to this paragraph on terms and conditions and for periods that would be appropriate on initial granting of a variance. 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. 960 -REPEALER Jefferson County Board of Health Solid Waste Regulations,Ordinance#09-0715-04,dated July 15, 2004 and Ordinance#08-0919-02,dated September 19,2002,are hereby repealed. In addition,if any resolution,code,words,rules or regulations of Jefferson County Public Health is in conflict with this regulation,they are hereby repealed to the extent necessary to give these regulations full force and effect. 39 • S ._-- Formatted:Heading 1,Indent:Left: 0", 970 - SEVERABILITY Hanging: 0.5" t------ Formatted:Heading 1,Indent:Left: 0", Hanging: 0.5",Space Before: 0 pt,Line Should any paragraph,phrase,sentence or clause of these regulations be declared invalid or spacing: single unconstitutional for any reason,the remainder of these regulations shall not be affected thereby. Formatted:Heading 1,Indent:Left: 0", 990 - CRITERIA FOR INERT WASTE "- Hanging: 0.5" WAC 173-350-990,Inert Waste Criteria,is hereby adopted by reference„, APPENDIX A. REFERENCES The following is a list of Federal,State,and local laws,regulations,and documents referenced in Jefferson County Board of Health Ordinance 09-1020-05,Solid Waste Regulations. Copies of these documents may be found at the Port Townsend office of Jefferson County Public Health,the Jefferson County Courthouse,or through your local library. A. Federal: 1. United States Code(USC): 33 USC 1344 PARAGRAPH 404 OF THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT(PL 95- 217),PERMITS FOR DREDGED OR FILL MATERIAL • 42 USC 300 SAFE DRINKING WATER ACT(PL 95-523) 42 USC 2011 ATOMIC ENERGY ACT OF 1954 42 USC 6901 RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RECOVERY ACT OF 1976 (RCRA) 42 USC 9601 COMPREHENSIVE OMP � ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE LIABILITY ACTF980(CERCLA) 2. Code of Federal Regulations(CFR): 10 CFR Part 20 STANDARDS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST RADIAION 40 CFR Part 61 NATIONAL EMISSION STANDARDS FOR HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS 40 CFR Part 258 CRITERIA FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS 40 CFR Part 503 STANDARDS FOR THE USE OR DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE SLUDGE 3. Environmental Protection Agency: SW-846 TEST METHODS FOR EVALUATING SOLID WASTE,PHYSICAL/ CHEMICAL METHODS 40 • • B. State: 1. Revised Code of Washington(RCW),Chapters: 7.80 CIVIL INFRACTIONS 42.17 DISCLOSURE-CAMPAIGN FINANCES-LOBBYING—RECORDS 43.21A DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY 46.37 VEHICLE LIGHTING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT 46.55 TOWING AND IMPOUNDMENT 70.05 LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS,BOARDS,OFFICERS- REGULATIONS 70.93 WASTE REDUCTION,RECYCLING,AND MODEL LITTER CONTROL ACT 70.94 WASHINGTON CLEAN AIR ACT 70.95 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT-REDUCTION AND RECYCLING 70.95K BIOMEDICAL WASTE 76.04 FOREST PROTECTION 90.48 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL 2. Washington Administrative Code(WAC),Chapters: 173-160 MINIMUM STAMAINTENANCEWELLSOR CONSTRUCTION AND 173-200 WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR GROUND WATERS OF THE . 173-201A STATE OF WASHINGTON WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FOR SURFACE WATERS OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON 173-218 UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL PROGRAM 173-240 SUBMISSION OF PLANS AND REPORTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES 173-303 DANGEROUS WASTE REGULATIONS 173-304 MINIMUM FUNCTIONAL STANDARDS FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING 173-308 BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT 173-314 WASTE TIRE CARRIER AND STORAGE SITE LICENSES 173-350 STANDARDS FOR SOLID WASTE HANDLING 173-351 CRITERIA FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILLS 173-425 OUTDOOR BURNING 197-11 SEPA RULES 246-203 GENERAL SANITATION 246-220 RADIATION PROTECTION-GENERAL PROVISIONS 246-232 RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS-LICENSING APPLICABILITY 296-24 GENERAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS 296-62 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS FOR CARCINOGENS 296-65 ASBESTOS REMOVAL AND ENCAPSULATION 480-70 SOLID WASTE AND/OR REFUSE COLLECTION COMPANIES 3. Washington State Department of Ecology(Ecology): Ecology document 80-12,Biological Testing Methods 41 • • Ecology document 91-30: Guidance for Remediation of Petroleum Contaminated Soils (revised November 1995) Ecology document 93-51,Chemical Testing for Complying with the Dangerous Waste Regulations C. Local/Regional: 1. Jefferson County Public Health: Jefferson County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan(JCCSWMP) JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH David Sullivan Chairm County Commissioner District#2 Jill Buhler,Hospital Commissioner t {Formatted:Indent:Left: 0" Sheila Westerman,Citizen/City(Vice-Chair) Kris Nelson,Port Townsend City Council* {Formatted:Indent:Left: 0" Phil Johnson,County Commissioner,District#1 Sally Aerts.Citizen County John Austin.County Commissioner.District#3 r ff Adcvrr'r?sJei Phil T..1inaen T Rember 42 • • JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH ORDINANCE 09-1020-05 SOLID WASTE REGULATIONS January 18,2007 Date * Re-executed by the Board of Health upon approval of a motion to re-execute this Ordinance(re- execution made necessary in order to insert language previously legislatively approved but not included due to scrivener's error)at a public meeting of the Board of Health held on June 15, Formatted:Indent:Hanging: 0.5",Right: 2.0146,Date 0.1",Tab stops: 0.6",Left JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH Geoff Masci,MemberDavid Sullivan,Chairm County Commissioner District#2 • JJill Buhler,Hospital Commissioner Member p ; -•;,• SSheila Westerman,MefnbefCitizen/City(Vice- Chair) Kris Nelson,Port Townsend City Council Phil Johnson,County Commissioner.District#1 Sally Aerts.Citizen County John Austin,County Commissioner,Distract#3 Unavailable for signature January 18,2007June 13.2014 43 • • Board of Health V New Business Items Item 3 Chimacum Prevention Coalition Strategic Plan July 17, 2014 Community Prevention & , =As Wellness Initiative A`- " --, Division of Behavioral y , Health and Recovery aril 1 n. Chimacum Prevention Coalition Chair -.,__•! r Jefferson County r' I CHIMACUM, WASHINGTON 4t4411 1 Chimacum Prevention Coalition Sponsored by Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative Chimacum, Washington has been selected to receive support to focus on keeping youth, young adults and others free of alcohol and other Whitney Meissner drug misuse, while creating a healthier community. The program is Chimacum High School called the Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI). It is Principal a collaboration between the Chimacum Prevention Coalition (CPC), (360)732-4219 Olympic Educational Service District 114, Chimacum School District, whitney_meissner@csd49.org and Jefferson County Public Health. It is funded by the state Depart- ment of Social and Health Services' Division of Behavioral Health and Chimacum Prevention Recovery (DBHR). The Chimacum Prevention Coalition has been de- Co-Coalition Chair veloped to assess the unique community strengths and needs, canvas existing resources and then develop a strategic prevention plan. If you are interested in participating in this work, please contact Kelly • Matlock or Julia Danskin, the CWPI Coordinators at:• kmatlock@co.jefferson.wa.us jdanskin@co.jefferson.wa.us AtMission Statement: Uniting kids, families and agencies in support of healthy youth in Chimacum. Johnny Colden Development of a Juvenile Probation Officer Chimacum is a rural, unincorpo- Chimacum Prevention Coalition Diversion Coordinator rated community in eastern 360-385-9190 Jefferson County on the Olympic To effectively represent the jcolden@co.jefferson.wa.us Peninsula. It was named after the Chimacum community, the Chimacum group of Native Ameri- Chimacum Prevention Coalition is Chimacum Prevention cans who lived there until the late looking for community members from Secretary 19th century. It is an agricultural the following sectors: area with many small farms and a -youth under the age of 18 farmers' market. -parents -law enforcement t The Chimacum School District -religious/fraternal organizations ( 1 serves the unincorporated -civic/volunteer groups s communities of East Jefferson -healthcare professionals t. County to the south of Port -state/local/tribal government Z Townsend and north of Quilcene, -substance abuse organizations including Chimacum, Port Sue Hay Hadlock, Irondale, Marrowstone -businesses •/SU Jefferson County Extension -media Island, Oak Bay, Paradise Ba 4-H,Youth and Families Coordinator Port Ludlow, and Shine. y -schools, and 360-379-5610 -youth-serving organizations. sue.hay@wsu.edu Version 2-17-14 Olympic Education Chimacum, Jefferson County, WA Service District 114 0 Prevention / Intervention • Specialist Al i r te. F, IL** _ Ciela Meyers Chimacum High School ' mul Allik 360-732-4090 cmeyer@oesd.wednet.edu fili CPWI Community Coordinator Brief Community Profile General Statistics I . Chimacum School District Highlights of Local Problems OSPI Data from Fall 2011 it T �.4 Chimacum High School is a small Zoning: Rural rural school with limited school and Population: 1,132 `-� 4 • community resources in Jefferson Free/Reduced meals 50.1% County. Some of the categories where Ethnic Diversity: Kelly Matlock Jefferson County youth reported higher White 81.6% Jefferson County use rates than the State in the 2012 Hispanic 7.3% Public Health Healthy Youth Survey are: 2 or more races 6.8% 360-379-4476 Asian/Pacific Island 1.9% kmatlock@co.jefferson.wa.us 8th grade Jeff. Co. WA Asian 1.6% 30 day marijuana use 12.2% 9.4% American Indian Binge drank in past 2 wks 10% 7.1% &Alaska Native 1.4% CPWI Community Bullied in the last 30 days 42% 30.7% African American .9% Coordinator 10th grade 30 marijuana use 30.4% 19.3% What is the TRUE COST of Binge drank in past 2 wks 20% 14.3% SUBSTANCE ABUSE? Bullied in the last 30 days 33.6% 25.1% In 2010 the Jefferson Co. Substance Abuse Advisory Board did a Believe there is no harm comprehensive review and report of from marijuana use 29.8% 18.3% public funding spent on the direct and Julia Danskin indirect costs associated with substance abuse in Jefferson Co.for Jefferson County 2007. The report was modeled on a Public Health Current Prevention Programs study completed by Columbia 360-385-9420 Evidence-Based Programs: University's Center of Alcohol and Sub- daskin co.efferson.wa.us stance Abuse(CASA). The cost was 1 @ J Chimacum Elementary School estimated at over$17 million. Protecting You/ Protecting Me This means that in Jefferson Co.the • Chimacum Middle School cost of substance abuse to every man, as",�4'°°S"'� Project Alert woman and child was approximately y r Department of Social PP 7 { &Health Services Chimacum High School $600(in 2007). I OMR Division of Behavioral Project Success To learn more go to: Health and Recovery www.ieffcocommunitvnetwork.orq/truecost Version 2-17-14 • CHIMACUM PREVENTION COALITION Jefferson County, WA Strategic Plan March 2014 / • '. Vision Statement "Healthy Kids, Healthy Families" • _ 1 - CHIMACUM PREVENTION COALITION • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OVERVIEW OF PLAN CHIMACUM PREVENTION COALITION The Chimacum Prevention Coalition (CPC) is a volunteer prevention advocacy organization that brings parents, schools, agencies, community groups, and community members together to work on preventing youth substance use and abuse in the geographic area specific to the Chimacum School District. CPC works in collaboration with the Chimacum School District, Olympic Educational Service District 114 and Jefferson County Public Health. Founded in the fall of 2013, CPC is governed by citizen volunteers and representatives from local agencies. MISSION Uniting kids, families and agencies in support of healthy youth in Chimacum. GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND DEMOGRAPHICS FOR CHIMACUM SCHOOL DISTRICT Chimacum is an unincorporated community in East Jefferson County on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. Chimacum School District is a small, rural district with significant transportation barriers and limited access to community resources. It serves the unincorporated communities of East Jefferson County to the south of Port Townsend and north of Quilcene, including Chimacum, Port Hadlock, Irondale, Marrowstone Island, Oak Bay, Paradise Bay, Port Ludlow, and Shine. The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) provides demographic data for students in the • Chimacum School District. For the 2012-2013 school year there were 1,069 students enrolled in Chimacum School District. The racial makeup was 81.9%white; 7.5% Hispanic; 2.2%Asian/Pacific Islander; 1.8% Asian;1.4%;American Indian/Alaskan Native;0.8% Black; and 6.3%two or more races. In May2013 50.8%of the students received free or reduced meals; 14.6% received special education services; 3.1% had 504PIans *; 0.1%received transitional bilingual services; with no migrant students or students in foster care. In 2013- 2014 there are 114 students in home school and private school (10%of all students). *Section 504 is a part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that prohibits discrimination based upon disability.Section 504 is an anti-discrimination, civil rights statute that requires the needs of students with disabilities to be met as adequately as the needs of the non-disabled are met. CPC PRIORITIES IN THIS STRATEGIC PLAN From the first Coalition meeting CPC simultaneously developed the Coalition structure and the coordinated strategic plan that follows in the next pages. The Plan is based on extensive research conducted by CPC members to determine the needs of youth and families in the community. Research led CPC to prioritize the following Risk and Protective Factors: RISK FACTORS DOMAIN 1. Community Connectedness Community 2. Alcohol Availability Community 3. Favorable Attitudes/Low Perception of Harm Peer/Individual 4. Early Initiation of Drug Use Peer/Individual 5. Family Management Problems Family • STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES In order to reach the Coalition's goals/objectives and expected outcomes, the next few years will be • dedicated to the following: • Reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors through evidence-based prevention policies, programming and services. • CPC activities are designed to be free, accessible and widely promoted in the community. • There is a continual need for education and training around substance abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and aftercare and the impact Alcohol and drug use has on youth, families and the community. Education needs to be directed at policy makers, parents, students and community members. • All parenting programs to be implemented are universal. • All youth prevention programs to be implemented are universal, with the primary venue for the implementation being the public schools, alternative schools, private schools, the Teen Center and the Boiler Room (both the Teen Center and The Boiler Room are drug-free alternative non-profit program for youth and both serve Chimacum youth). • Facilitation of programs selected will need to be through a broad range of venues, including churches, schools, pre-school agencies, etc. • Funding and sustainability are always going to be concerns. This will be a major focus requiring additional support to seek funding from multiple avenues and sources (public and private). • Collaboration and cooperation are REQUIRED. CPC has brought community groups and members to the table and all have a strong commitment to the health and well-being of children and families. There is a common understanding that ALL need to work together to provide adequate supports in the Chimacum community. Previous significant partnerships are being made stronger(e.g. Chimacum School District, Jefferson County Public Health, OESD 114, the Teen Center, 4-H, YMCA, etc.) and new partnerships are . being created (e.g. CPC membership). IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION Working with community partners, such as the WSU 4-H program, Jefferson County Public Health, Chimacum School District, OESD114, community churches, etc., CPC will be implementing a direct service evidence-based parenting program, a public awareness campaign and an environmental strategy. Evaluations of these will be pre/post tests, an annual Community Survey, and future Chimacum Healthy Youth Surveys. Based on the evaluations, CPC will be continually refining and modifying its prevention strategic plan to increase the Coalitions' ability to effectively reach the expected outcomes of reducing underage drinking and other drug use. It is also the goal of CPC that these prevention strategies and activities will have a measurable, positive impact on other problems behaviors related to youth alcohol and drug use. ELEMENTS IN THE CHIMACUM PREVENTION COALITION STRATEGIC PLAN The Strategic Plan developed by CPC describes: • The mission, vision and key values of CPC. • Protocols for decision making. • Coalition structure and organization. • Rules for membership and participation. • Efforts aimed at community engagement and education. • Key findings from the needs and resources assessments • An implementation plan that outlines how CPC will address key findings • An evaluation plan to help determine effectiveness of CPC's Strategic Plan activities. i - 3 -- LOGIC MODEL • The logic model is a useful visual aid that provides an overview of the Chimacum Prevention Coalition's Strategic Plan. The Long-Term Outcome Consequences(red columns) and Behavioral Health Problems (purple column) show the consequences and health outcomes that CPC seeks to address. The next two columns titled Intervening Variables and Local Condition &Contributing Factors incorporate key finds from the data and resource assessment completed by CPC. Intervening variables and local conditions consist of factors unique to the Chimacum community that impact the long-term consequences and behavioral health outcomes listed in the first two columns. Items in the Strategies& Local Implementation column represent the local strategies CPC plans to implement to address the local conditions. The last column, Evaluation, depicts how CPC will assess if its strategies are effective. - Chimacum Prevention Coalition Lo:is Model Behavioral Intervening oca on.rtlons Long-Term Health Variables and Strategies& Consequences Problems Local Evaluation Plan (R;zk/Protect;ve Contributing i<: u'uptu>nl Factors) Factors Implementation . 40-15 years) (5-)0 years) (2-syearsl (6 months-2 years) •What is the problem? yOutCOrs • Action Y Why here. But why here? 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Strategies: Youth Delinquency j Problem and Heavy Public Awareness Process measures Drinking __. - 3-5 community Community Survey;HYS Mental Health 8t^grade Favorable -IS Counselor and PI state presentations on issues that youth report"Families related to Attitudes/Perception""aridpeers are all usi youth ATOD Current Marijuana are use. of Harm •+ Public Awareness: + "Alcohol and drugs Process measures Use everywhere..""To not use _.' community Survey 8th grade 30 day use is to be left out." School-based P/I Services: -- ---"--- Student Assistance Lack of consistent and .—. Prevention/ Risk&Protective dear consequences at ProgramgChimacum Intervention Services: Factors: .,�home.HYS 2012 8m High School pre/post " I Early initiation of drugs grade:38.%of8Thgrade ' students report that they Direct Services: Poor Family cannot aarents '-""`implementation of SFP Direct Services: Management P did not talk recll toor them Parenting Program and Assigned Program r PY/Py jCPC's Too Priorj prevention pre/post and process about not drinkingprogram measures;HYS •m State Assessment - Local Assessment ' Plan/lmplementation ''•"" Reporting/Eva! II/ 4 .., ..,�qSH'N GO2t JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH 615 Sheridan Street o Port Townsend o Washington o 98368 www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org • With marijuana being legal in the State of Washington this July, below are some resources in terms of preventing youth marijuana use. Governor Inslee's Press Conference In June Governor Inslee announced measures that state agencies are taking to ensure public safety and to protect youth, in preparing for the opening of retail marijuana stores in July. News coverage of the press conference appeared in the Seattle Times. http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2023919271 potminorsxml.html DBHR Resources The Department of Social and Health Services — Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) has partnered with local and state agencies to reach parents, caregivers, and underage youth with information about the risks of underage marijuana use, and the new laws. As part of our ongoing support of healthy youth, we have created an Underage Marijuana Use Prevention Toolkit, which can be accessed on the DBHR website. www.dshs.wa.qov/dbhr/dapreventionpub.shtml Youth Marijuana Prevention Video This 16 minute video about the impact of youth marijuana use and the legal impact was made by the Mercer Island Youth and Family Services, the Mercer Island Communities That Care Coalition (CTC), and DBHR. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=051fiuFcnaU S University of Washington's Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute (ADAI) learnaboutmariivanawa.orq/ Parent/ Family Resources For A Parent's Guide to Preventing Underage Marijuana Use (PDF) go to learnaboutmarijuanawa.org/parentpreventionbooklet2014.pdf State Department of Health Webpage DOH information and radio and online ads are available at: http://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Marijuana/RecreationalMarijuana.aspx Chimacum Prevention Coalition (CPC) The Chimacum Prevention Coalition (CPC) is a volunteer prevention advocacy organization that brings parents, schools, agencies, community groups, and community members together to work on preventing youth substance use and abuse in the Chimacum School District area. If you would like to know more about the coalition, please contact Kelly Matlock or Julia Danskin. Kelly Matlock Julia Danskin 360-379-4476 360-385-9420 kmatlockCaco.jefferson.wa.us jdanskinco.iefferson.wa.us • COMMUNITY HELTH DEVE OPM NTALDISABILITIES PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH MAIN: (360)385-9400 ALWAYS WORKING FOR A SAFER AND WATER QUA: (360) 444 FAX: (360)385-9401 HEALTHIER COMMUNITY AXIN (360)379-4487 � Board of Health V New Business Items Item 4 • Cascade Pacific Action Alliance Update July 17, 2014 CASCADE PACIF1 ) • ACTION ALLIANCE IMPROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH&SAFETY HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY Six Month Planning Grant Award $50,000 Scope of Activities Recipient shall undertake the following activities under this grant award agreement.The recipient will participate in the finalization of the required activities to guarantee both the recipient and HCA are mutually benefiting from the activities to further the implementation of the Accountable Community of Health (ACH) Initiative. a. Recipient will complete all project activities, set forth below, for which funding is requested prior to the grant end date, December 31,2014. b. Informed by the Community of Health (COH) planning activities and related community engagement and partnership with the State during the period of performance, the recipient will deliver to HCA a final narrative report deliverable of a community health plan that outlines the recipient's activities around and/or plans to: • i. Authentically engage a broad range of stakeholders and government entities in the COH planning process.The recipient will consider and describe how it will assess and improve engagement over time. Recipient will also describe how it will assess and improve inclusivity. ii. Partner with the State to further identify opportunities for alignment, barriers to achieving shared aims, and barrier resolution strategies; iii. Identify shared community health and health care priorities that align with State transformation priorities as outlined in the State Health Care Innovation Plan and related transformation efforts (e.g., Prevention Framework, Public-Private Transformation Action Strategy, clinical-community linkages, bi-directional integration of physical-behavioral health care, value-based payment, etc.); iv. Consider and articulate potential roles in driving community and State transformation, including: 1. Partnership and engagement with HCA in regional Apple Health (Medicaid) purchasing (note: HCA retains ultimate responsibility for selection and • oversight in procurement and bears legal and financial responsibility); CASCADE PACIFIC ACTION ALLIANCE HCA PLANNING GRANT:SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES CASCADE PACIF1 ) • ACTION ALLIANCE IMPROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH&SAFETY 2. Completion of region-wide health assessments and development of regional health improvement plans; 3. Acting as a forum for harmonizing payment models, performance measures, and investments; 4.Using innovative, aligned data (e.g.,geographic information system mapping); 5.Facilitating practice transformation support and linking clinical and community sectors and resources; and 6.Identifying and facilitating shared community workforce resources(e.g., community health workers, care coordination, tele-health, etc.). . v. Develop a pathway to achieve community aims through mutually reinforcing plan of action that includes specific commitments from a broad range of stakeholders and government entities throughout the community, ideally building upon existing community priorities and efforts. Within this work the recipient should consider and describe how they will periodically assess the actualization of stakeholder and government commitments. vi. Describe the development of, or plan to develop, the community's backbone organization, including its governance, structure, shared measurement mechanisms, designation of regional service areas and the State's intention to ultimately designate no more than one Accountable Community of Health (ACH) per region. Communities also should consider that no single entity or sector may dominate the community agenda or have majority control. vii. For all elements of the final deliverable, the recipient shall consider specific engagement and inclusion strategies for underrepresented populations, geographies and consumers and families.Additionally, the final deliverable will note areas with the above elements were the recipient has identified strengths and gaps in ability organizational capacity and highlight recommendations for changes at the State level and potential support and guidance needed from the State and/or other entities to build capacity and engage most effectively at the level. • CASCADE PACIFIC ACTION ALLIANCE HCA PLANNING GRANT:SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES START Local/Regional Action Regional Coordinating Council • (Thi meets for information session REGION CASCADE PACIFI1 ) ACTION ALLIANCE M➢ROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH&SAFETY Local forums get started CIA LOCAL aOJECT PLA1 4, Local forums identify and PHASE prioritize health needs and ''' PLANNI _ existing initiatives underway E a) Q ci) N Regional Coordinating Council convenes to review local priority TI M E LI N 1 REGION health issues and look for alignment; Shared regional pri SIX M O N T IIIorities are determined L i Local forums undertake action v p o planning: define milestones, v LOCAL ioutcom0es, measurement DEVELO . } LOCAL HEALT I Regional Coordinating Council Shared Learning to review t REGION ' IORITIES ?' each local plan of action ;; a) E a, \v/ > Local forums adjust action plan z as necessary based on Shared AG G R E G RA 17/fr�� '�, Learning REGIONA .} M COMMUNIT Local action plans aggregated HEALTH PLANinto one regional Community RENON Health Plan � k�'F3 0 6/20/2014 FINISH 411 CASCADE PACIFI ACTION ALLIANCE IMPROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH&SAFETY July 1, 2014 Attendees Action Items Clallam wis Iva Bur E All: Cowlitz Carlos Carreon Chris Bischoff Grays Harbor Joan Brewster Renee Jensen ✓ Follow-up with tribal Jefferson Jean Baldwin Thomas Locke representatives(Tom and Carlos) Kitsap Doug Washburn Rochelle Doan Scott Daniels Lewis John Abplanalp V Planning sub-team to develop Mason Kim Klint Vicki Kirkpatrick options for who should be Pacific included on the RCC;full-team to Thurston Cathy Wolfe Don Slorna Jon Tunheim resolve via email if possible, Wahkiakum Sue Cameron _._ schedule conference call in August as backup Structure/Functions of the RCC ✓ Each county to identify top local ak • Team approved the CPAA Overview document priorities in preparation for the September RCC meeting. W • Governance structure: o General level comfort with the proposed bottoms-up approach and CHOICE Staff: principles o Team discussed the number of local forums and the tight V Follow-up with Pacific County timeframe for synthesizing/identifying local priorities V Send out a reminder/explanation • RCC roles: about the type of information on o Team agreed with the 4 proposed roles:determining shared existing,local activities we're regional priorities,sharing leamings,taking region-wide action and trying to collect leading/supporting local forums.In addition,we discussed: o Focusing on systemic,meaningful change(pushing the envelope) V Send out the State strategies listed o Encouraging creative disagreement or productive conflict in the State Health Care Improvement Plan o Balancing state with local priorities • Logistical/planning sub-group: V Follow-up with the lead contact o Team approved the creation of a logistical sub-team;members for each local forum to better were identified understand current activities, o Project managers to distribute a summary of what this sub-group potential support needs,etc. can/can't do(help with logistics,agenda development,stakeholder outreach;does not have policy or content role) ✓ Send out the list of functions for the logistical/planning sub-team o Communication between the sub-team and the full RCC will be important • CPAA RCC Meeting Summary r • • RCC Representatives and Local Forums • • Team reviewed the current RCC roster and HCA stakeholder list. • Lengthy discussion about who to include on the Regional Coordinating Council,beginning with September meeting(e.g.,health plans,state agencies,tribes) • Planning sub-team will develop options for the full-team's consideration (resolve via email if possible,schedule full-team conference call for August as backup) • Identified key contacts for each local forum Project Plan and Meeting Dates • Team reviewed the proposed project plan • Each county is to identify local priorities that may be ripe for regional action(what you can't solve or do alone).We acknowledged that each local forum is at a different stage;build upon/bring what you have. • September RCC meeting will review local priorities and look for areas of alignment Next Meeting: September 1 I, 1:00-4:OOpm In-Person CPAA RCC Meeting Summary 2 • Board of oa d Health V New Business Item 5 fb Washington State Health Care Authority's State g Y Innovations Models Grant Application July 17, 2014 Tom Locke iom: Locke, Tom [TLocke©co.clallam.wa.us] nt: Thursday; July 17, 2014 12:54 PM To: Tom Locke Subject: FW: FEEDBACK Requested for Fed Grant and Letter--ACH Attachments: COH Grantee LOSv2 0.doc Original Message From:Locke,Tom Sent:Tue 7/8/2014 6:35 PM To:Locke,Tom Subject:FW:FEEDBACK Requested for Fed Grant and Letter--ACH Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the SIMM Grant Narrative. As noted,the grant narrative closely follows the SHCIP. The SHCIP made a few references to the unique challenges faced by the rural component of Washington's health care system. These references seem to have been edited out in the narrative. I recommend that this omission be corrected for the following reasons: 1) Washington's Rural Health Care system serves approximately 20%of the State's population. It provides these services with about half of the health care workforce,per capita,that is available in urban areas. Moreover,rural populations are older,sicker,and poorer than their urban counterparts. The interaction of these factors-higher disease acuity,limited workforce,and constrained resources create a mix of problems unique to rural communities. Ilk) The ACA and,to a lesser extent,the SHCIP are based largely on managed competition models-competition between private health insurance plans,provider networks,hospitals,and other health care providers. They require systems that have excess capacity and whose service providers wish to compete for a limited pool of clients. These provider networks are willing and able to offer volume discounts and accept new mandates concerning data collection and"value-based"purchasing. These conditions do not exist in rural areas where there is insufficient provider capacity. Urban managed competition strategies have a significant potential for destabilizing fragile rural health care delivery systems. This issue should be addressed in the grant narrative,at least to the extent that the problem is acknowledged and a goal is established to develop rural-specific reform strategies and avoid unintentional harm to existing delivery systems. 3) The ACA states that 20%of new nationwide funding should go to rural health care reform efforts. Washington State should make a comparable pledge. 4) It may be helpful to review the Washington Rural Health Care Strategic Plan (http://www.wsha.org/0316.cfm)for more detailed information on specific reform proposals for rural populations. Overall,I think the SIMM Grant Narrative advances a very ambitious vision of system reform that goes far beyond the usual focus on expansion of insurance programs. To achieve these ambitious goals fundamental changes will be necessary at all levels of the system. The current system is perfectly designed to get the results it actually achieves. To change these results will take fundamental changes in the system design itself. As much as possible,the narrative needs to capture this commitment to fundamental reform and the urgent issues of cost,mediocre quality,and declining population health that drive the need for reform. Thomas Locke,MD,MPH • Health Officer,Clallam and Jefferson County (and active clinician for 38 years) 1 1 • Healthier Washington:A Plan for Better Health, Better Care and Lower Costs As a recipient of the State Innovation Model pre-testing award, Washington state entertained an extensive and rapid cross-community and cross-sector discussion captured in its State Health Care Innovation Plan.The plan charts a bold course for transformative change with an estimated $730 million return on investment, if fully implemented. This testing grant proposal builds on broad legislative, stakeholder and executive agency support by making crucial investments toward full implementation of the state's innovation plan. The targeted investments detailed in this application will improve population health,transform the delivery system and decrease per capita health care spending. The passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2010 presented an unrivaled opportunity for increasing health coverage in Washington state. On a bipartisan basis, • the state has fully implemented the coverage expansion provisions,with more than 330,000 adults now newly covered through the Medicaid expansion and another 170,000 served through Qualified Health Plans on the Health Benefit Exchange. Even amidst this unprecedented success, Washington's health leaders and policymakers recognize that improved access to insurance coverage and incremental progress toward better health, better care and lower costs are not enough on their own. Many barriers remain to improved health and well-being of individuals and families. Washington now looks ahead to a new opportunity under the State Innovation Model testing grant to fully implement its ambitious plan for a Healthier Washington with improved value to the consumer, better and more accountable care delivery with improved health for our state's residents. Model Test Project Narrative DRAFT—7-1-14 2 • The Innovation Plan is organized around three central strategies, supported by seven foundational building blocks, as seen below. These strategies and building blocks intersect with an already innovative health delivery and payer community to accelerate health transformation that is community oriented, consumer-focused and sustainable beyond the duration of this grant. Washington will drive transformation through three strategies: (1) Improve health overall by building healthy communities and people through prevention and early mitigation of disease throughout the life course. (2) Improve chronic illness care through better integration of care and social supports, particularly for individuals with physical and behavioral co-morbidities. (3) Drive value-based purchasing across the community, starting with the State as "first • mover. 114 Foundational Building Blocks for Transformation Build a Culture of Robust Quality and Price Transparency Demand transparency that helps patients and providers make informed choices;benchmark performance; enable value-based purchasing; promote competition rActivate and Engage Individuals I Regionalize Transformation CreateAccountable and Families inTheirHealth Efforts Communities of lealth and Health Care Designate regionalservice areas to Create a single locally governed,public private collaborative in each regional i Amplify and accelerate the use of drive formal accountability for service area tobring together key shared decision-making tools and health and serve as Medicaid stakeholders to link,align and act on resources procurement areas achieving health improvement goals, supporting local innovation,and enabling; cross-sector resource sharing, developmentand investment Leverage and Align State Data r Provide Practice Increase Workforce Capacity Capabilities Transformation Support and Flexibility Build on powerful new geographic Create a Transformation Support Engage the workforce in flexible top of information systems mapping and hot Regional Extension Service that skill level practices to extend capacity, spotting resources to guide state and provides practice and community emphasize whole-person care,and link • local prevention and disease transformation support at the state individuals to community resources mitigation priorities and community levels M' -14 3 • Today, Washington's Health Care Authority purchases health care coverage for nearly two million Medicaid beneficiaries and public employees. With responsibility for nearly one- third of the state's non-elderly population,this application relies heavily on the State's commitment to be a "first mover" in the shift from a largely fee-for-service reimbursement system to one focused on delivering the best outcomes at a lower cost. Equally important is cross-sector collaboration between and among health and health care partners in the state's communities, recognizing that no single sector or organization can create transformative, lasting change in health and health care alone. In a developing partnership with the State, "Accountable Communities of Healthi1 across Washington will help coordinate the efforts and actions of clinical, community and government entities around clearly defined goals that support whole-person health to achieve better health, better care and lower costs at the • community level. Through the support of this grant, all sectors across communities and the state will leverage their respective resources-particularly in community supports, public health interventions, delivery, payment and policy—to achieve the goals of Washington's innovation plan and improve on specific indicators for a shared population to which all are accountable. Shortly upon completion of the Innovation Plan, the Governor requested two pieces of landmark health reform legislation, E2SHB 2572 (Better Health Care Purchasing) and 2SSB 6312 (Treating the Whole Person), as well as needed bridge funding, which were approved on a 1An ACH is a regionally governed,public-private collaborative or structure that supports mutually agreed-upon,aligned actions across sectors and systems.ACH participants are envisioned to include public health,health,housing,and social service providers;risk-bearing entities;county and local government;education;philanthropy partners;consumers;Tribes;and other critical actors within a region.These members link,plan,and act on achieving health improvement goals and cross-sector resource sharing,development,and investment.The precise organizational and governance structures will not be dictated at • the State level,because they should be determined in collaboration with parties in the region.As a general principle,however, no single entity or sector may dominate the agenda or have majority control. Model Test Project Narrative DRAFT—7-1-14 4 • bipartisan basis. In anticipation of the testing grant opportunity, earnest efforts are already underway to implement the two pieces of legislation while preparing for full implementation of the State Health Care Innovation Plan. In addition to strong public-private partnerships across the payer, provider and purchaser community, these implementation efforts are further supported by an Executive Management Advisory Council consisting of executive leadership from twelve state agencies as well as the Joint Legislative Select Committee on Health Care Oversight, created under E2SHB 2572. Leveraging strong executive and legislative support and unprecedented cross-sector commitment to transformation, the Health Care Authority serves as the coordinating agency for transformation efforts under the State Innovation Model program. The remainder of this project narrative presents our statewide innovation plan • organized in accordance with the core elements of the funding opportunity announcement: 1) improving population health, 2) transforming the delivery system, 3)testing innovative service and delivery models,4) leveraging regulatory authority, and 5) leveraging health information technology, as well as the Healthier Washington approach to stakeholder engagement, quality measure alignment, evaluation and monitoring, and alignment with state and federal innovation initiatives. Naturally, key investments toward the seven building blocks cut across these required core elements.This project narrative provides an overview of key investment areas across all core elements in conjunction with the strategy and substance of the State Health Care Innovation plan. Further details for each critical investment are captured in the operational plan, with applicable milestones, metrics and timelines. Elements of the proposal are explicitly • Model Test Project Narrative DRAFT—7-1-14 5 • linked to their impact on improving population health, delivery system transformation and decreasing per capita health spending. I. Plan for Improving Population Health Washington recognizes the degree to which social determinants outside of the health care system influence health. As a first step in developing a statewide plan to improve population health, the State Health Care Innovation Plan proposed to develop a comprehensive prevention framework. Building upon the Public Health-Health Care Delivery System Partnership,formed in October 2013, the Department of Health and Health Care Authority convened key stakeholders from hospital systems, provider groups, local public health, housing, education, academia and providers to develop the Prevention Framework. This month, the state will have final recommendations and key action strategies from multiple sectors health • and social service sectors to improve population health.The preliminary Prevention on Framework recommendations are reflected below: a' `ice F 101 • Model Test Project Narrative DRAFT—7-1-14 6 v ` GOAL~_ The people of willhealthier at every stage of��e , PRINCIPLES Alignment 1 Balance | Collective Action | Health ( Health Equity | Participation | Qua|by _ 1 By December 31st,2018,Washington Statewill increaseth epronorti on of the po pulation who receive Prevention& evidente based clinical a nd c 0€1.1 MU nity preventive senzic esthat lead to a reduction in previmtable management of d , health conditions. chronic disease ' 1,-'4, By December 51st 2018,Washington Statewillincreasetheproport on of the manuiation with better and behavioral 4:;',].. physical and behavioral health outco m by engaging i ndividuals,families,ann communities in a health issues lllll : responsive systemthat supports s facial and health needs. Initial Areas: 11,4iiiit,;, By December 31st 2018,Washington Stat e will Inv eas ethenumbe rot corn munities with improved KN.' social and physical environments that encourage healthy behaviors,promote health and health equity. Cardiovascular f.2.;‘,:' By December list 2018,Washington Statewill increase the number of integrated:ffort.s betweeen , 0 „.11.,, public hearth,the health care deliverysystem and systems that main eare social de,erminants ot healt h -.,,,,,t,,,,toBwk,rods15,1'mprove-health,imprn,y, e theexpedence of care and contribute totheevidence base, Healthy eating, active living, tobacco-free STRATEGIES and obesity 1 prevention Engage and influence Align fundingand Engage communities Mental illness, health and other resources to incentivize and systems in health substance systems to improve prevention promotion activities health and reduce cost ,.i Trauma- do 41` informed , practices - --4sitl!:iqiPiFACR-IiGlilig4': d-f.404iiiilliiiat!illgirdigigl ,t.liTP,J:14 With this Prevention Framework and the commitment of key sectors to further development and action, Washington is well positioned to complete and implement a plan for population health improvement. With support from this grant, the Partnership has committed to continued collaboration toward completion of the plan by February 2016 and to serve as catalysts and leaders in implementation. • CHIMACUM PREVENTION COALITION Jefferson County, WA Strategic Plan March 2014 44401, • z1. ,r� 3 `�` �,��r �'° ✓: j a."n � °' � fir.; � e Vision Statement "Healthy Kids, Healthy Families" • - 1 -- CHIMACUM PREVENTION COALITION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • OVERVIEW OF PLAN CHIMACUM PREVENTION COALITION The Chimacum Prevention Coalition (CPC) is a volunteer prevention advocacy organization that brings parents, schools, agencies, community groups, and community members together to work on preventing youth substance use and abuse in the geographic area specific to the Chimacum School District. CPC works in collaboration with the Chimacum School District, Olympic Educational Service District 114 and Jefferson County Public Health. Founded in the fall of 2013, CPC is governed by citizen volunteers and representatives from local agencies. MISSION Uniting kids, families and agencies in support of healthy youth in Chimacum. GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND DEMOGRAPHICS FOR CHIMACUM SCHOOL DISTRICT Chimacum is an unincorporated community in East Jefferson County on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. Chimacum School District is a small, rural district with significant transportation barriers and limited access to community resources. It serves the unincorporated communities of East Jefferson County to the south of Port Townsend and north of Quilcene, including Chimacum, Port Hadlock, Irondale, Marrowstone Island, Oak Bay, Paradise Bay, Port Ludlow, and Shine. The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) provides demographic data for students in the • Chimacum School District. For the 2012-2013 school year there were 1,069 students enrolled in Chimacum School District. The racial makeup was 81.9%white; 7.5% Hispanic; 2.2%Asian/Pacific Islander; 1.8% Asian;1.4%; American Indian/Alaskan Native;0.8% Black; and 6.3%two or more races. In May2013 50.8%of the students received free or reduced meals; 14.6%received special education services; 3.1% had 504PIans *; 0.1%received transitional bilingual services; with no migrant students or students in foster care. In 2013- 2014 there are 114 students in home school and private school (10%of all students). *Section 504 is a part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that prohibits discrimination based upon disability.Section 504 is an anti-discrimination, civil rights statute that requires the needs of students with disabilities to be met as adequately as the needs of the non-disabled are met. CPC PRIORITIES IN THIS STRATEGIC PLAN From the first Coalition meeting CPC simultaneously developed the Coalition structure and the coordinated strategic plan that follows in the next pages. The Plan is based on extensive research conducted by CPC members to determine the needs of youth and families in the community. Research led CPC to prioritize the following Risk and Protective Factors: RISK FACTORS DOMAIN 1. Community Connectedness Community 2. Alcohol Availability Community 3. Favorable Attitudes/Low Perception of Harm Peer/Individual 4. Early Initiation of Drug Use Peer/Individual 5. Family Management Problems Family • -- 2 -- STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES In order to reach the Coalition's goals/objectives and expected outcomes, the next few years will be • dedicated to the following: • Reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors through evidence-based prevention policies, programming and services. • CPC activities are designed to be free, accessible and widely promoted in the community. • There is a continual need for education and training around substance abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and aftercare and the impact Alcohol and drug use has on youth, families and the community. Education needs to be directed at policy makers, parents, students and community members. • All parenting programs to be implemented are universal. • All youth prevention programs to be implemented are universal, with the primary venue for the implementation being the public schools, alternative schools, private schools, the Teen Center and the Boiler Room (both the Teen Center and The Boiler Room are drug-free alternative non-profit program for youth and both serve Chimacum youth). • Facilitation of programs selected will need to be through a broad range of venues, including churches, schools, pre-school agencies, etc. • Funding and sustainability are always going to be concerns. This will be a major focus requiring additional support to seek funding from multiple avenues and sources (public and private). • Collaboration and cooperation are REQUIRED. CPC has brought community groups and members to the table and all have a strong commitment to the health and well-being of children and families. There is a common understanding that ALL need to work together to provide adequate supports in the Chimacum community. Previous significant partnerships are being made stronger (e.g. Chimacum School District, Jefferson County Public Health, OESD 114,the Teen Center, 4-H,YMCA, etc.) and new partnerships are • being created (e.g. CPC membership). IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION Working with community partners, such as the WSU 4-H program,Jefferson County Public Health, Chimacum School District, OESD114, community churches, etc., CPC will be implementing a direct service evidence-based parenting program, a public awareness campaign and an environmental strategy. Evaluations of these will be pre/post tests, an annual Community Survey, and future Chimacum Healthy Youth Surveys. Based on the evaluations, CPC will be continually refining and modifying its prevention strategic plan to increase the Coalitions' ability to effectively reach the expected outcomes of reducing underage drinking and other drug use. It is also the goal of CPC that these prevention strategies and activities will have a measurable, positive impact on other problems behaviors related to youth alcohol and drug use. ELEMENTS IN THE CHIMACUM PREVENTION COALITION STRATEGIC PLAN The Strategic Plan developed by CPC describes: • The mission, vision and key values of CPC. • Protocols for decision making. • Coalition structure and organization. • Rules for membership and participation. • Efforts aimed at community engagement and education. • Key findings from the needs and resources assessments • An implementation plan that outlines how CPC will address key findings • • An evaluation plan to help determine effectiveness of CPC's Strategic Plan activities. - 3 - LOGIC MODEL The logic model is a useful visual aid that provides an overview of the Chimacum Prevention Coalition's . Strategic Plan. The Long-Term Outcome Consequences(red columns) and Behavioral Health Problems (purple column) show the consequences and health outcomes that CPC seeks to address.The next two columns titled Intervening Variables and Local Condition &Contributing Factors incorporate key finds from the data and resource assessment completed by CPC. Intervening variables and local conditions consist of factors unique to the Chimacum community that impact the long-term consequences and behavioral health outcomes listed in the first two columns. Items in the Strategies & Local Implementation column represent the local strategies CPC plans to implement to address the local conditions. The last column, Evaluation, depicts how CPC will assess if its strategies are effective. 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Reporting/Evai ". al — 4 '`-' Community Prevention & =" Wellness Initiative Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery .,. :t,,, , a �.,� 1 , .._s x - 1e7/ rte-' Chimacum Prevention Coalition Chair . --or .. .,- __ s ow ,-__ wT xx , Jefferson County CHIMACUM, WASHINGTON Chimacum Prevention Coalition "= , Sponsored by Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative Chimacum, Washington has been selected to receive support to focus ,..,,,,—ii. on keeping youth, young adults and others free of alcohol and other Whitney Meissner drug misuse, while creating a healthier community. The program is Chimacum High School called the Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI). It is Principal a collaboration between the Chimacum Prevention Coalition (CPC), (360)732-4219 Olympic Educational Service District 114, Chimacum School District, whitney_meissner@csd49.org and Jefferson County Public Health. It is funded by the state Depart- ment of Social and Health Services' Division of Behavioral Health and Chimacum Prevention Recovery (DBHR). The Chimacum Prevention Coalition has been de- Co-Coalition Chair veloped to assess the unique community strengths and needs, canvas existing resources and then develop a strategic prevention plan. If you are interested in participating in this work, please contact Kelly IIMatlock or Julia Danskin, the CWPI Coordinators at: kmatlock@co.jefferson.wa.us jdanskin@co.jefferson.wa.us (1*.ill'ISIIII\4 { Mission Statement: Uniting kids, families and agencies in support of healthy youth in Chimacum. Johnny Colden Development of a Juvenile Probation Officer Chimacum is a rural, unincorpo- Chimacum Prevention Coalition Diversion Coordinator rated community in eastern 360-385-9190 Jefferson County on the Olympic To effectively represent the jcolden@co.jefferson.wa.us Peninsula. It was named after the Chimacum community, the Chimacum group of Native Ameri- Chimacum Prevention Coalition is Chimacum Prevention cans who lived there until the late looking for community members from Secretary 19th century. It is an agricultural the following sectors: area with many small farms and a -youth under the age of 18 farmers' market. -parents -law enforcement 1 -r The Chimacum School District -religious/fraternal organizations serves the unincorporated -civic/volunteer groups pcommunities of East Jefferson -healthcare professionals County to the south of Port -state/local/tribal government Townsend and north of Quilcene, -substance abuse organizations Sue Hay including Chimacum, Port -businesses lO WSU Jefferson County Extension Hadlock, Irondale, Marrowstone -media 4-H,Youth and Families Coordinator Island, Oak Bay, Paradise Bay, -schools, and Port Ludlow, and Shine. 360-379-5610 -youth-serving organizations. sue.hay@wsu.edu Version 2-17-14 Olympic Education Chimacum, Jefferson County, WA Service District 114 w . Prevention / Intervention I14%fi Spec!a!!st �5, , _ , /41.! itor ,...... . . , .,,,, , , t K ,,,, , - .., iiiikw J Ciela Meyers Chimacum High School '7 360-732-4090 r cmeyer@oesd.wednet.edu CPWI Community Coordinator Brief Community Profile General Statistics i ' Chimacum School District ' ' Highlights of Local Problems OSPI Data from Fall 2011 ti. , + Chimacum High School is a small Zoning: Rural rural school with limited school and Population: 1,132 jc.— L community resources in Jefferson Free/Reduced meals 50.1% , 4., County. Some of the categories where Ethnic Diversity: • Kelly Matlock Jefferson County youth reported higher White 81.6% Jefferson County use rates than the State in the 2012 Hispanic 7.3% 2 or more races 6.8% Public Health Healthy Youth Survey are: Asian/Pacific Island 1.9% 360-379-4476 8thrade Jeff. Co. WA1.6% kmatlock@co.jefferson.wa.us g ° ° Asian 30 day marijuana use 12.2% 9.4% American Indian Binge drank in past 2 wks 10% 7.1% &Alaska Native 1.4% CPWI Community Bullied in the last 30 days 42% 30.7% African American .9% Coordinator 10th grade 30 marijuana use 30.4% 19.3% What is the TRUE COST of e',= . Binge drank in past 2 wks 20% 14.3% SUBSTANCE ABUSE? ? Bullied in the last 30 days 33.6% 25.1% In 2010 the Jefferson Co. Substance Believe there is no harm Abuse Advisory Board did a comprehensive review and report of from marijuana use 29.8% 18.3% public funding spent on the direct and Julia Danskin indirect costs associated with substance abuse in Jefferson Co.for Jefferson County Current Prevention Programs 2007. The report was modeled on a Public Health studColumbia Evidence-Based Programs: University's byleted rsty'slCenteofAlcoholandSub- 360-385-9420 stance Abuse(CASA).The cost was jdaskin@co.jefferson.wa.us Chimacum Elementary School estimated at over$17 million. Protecting You/ Protecting Me This means that in Jefferson Co.the Chimacum Middle School cost of substance abuse to every man, 0 wJs?' 9to^Sf�le Project Alert woman and child was approximately DepartmentotSocial Chimacum High School $600(in 2007). 7 1— &Health Services 9 ) Project Success To learn more go to: I DBHR Division of Behavioral www.ieffcocommunitynetwork.oro/truecost Health and Recovery Version 2-17-14 ��5 u (-be" JEFFERSON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ,,.H„�<<� 615 Sheridan Street o Port Townsend o Washington o 98368 • www.jeffersoncountypublichealth.org With marijuana being legal in the State of Washington this July, below are some resources in terms of preventing youth marijuana use. Governor Inslee's Press Conference In June Governor Inslee announced measures that state agencies are taking to ensure public safety and to protect youth, in preparing for the opening of retail marijuana stores in July. News coverage of the press conference appeared in the Seattle Times. http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2023919271 potminorsxml.html DBHR Resources The Department of Social and Health Services— Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) has partnered with local and state agencies to reach parents, caregivers, and underage youth with information about the risks of underage marijuana use, and the new laws. As part of our ongoing support of healthy youth, we have created an Underage Marijuana Use Prevention Toolkit, which can be accessed on the DBHR website. www.dshs.wa.qov/dbhr/dapreventionpub.shtml Youth Marijuana Prevention Video This 16 minute video about the impact of youth marijuana use and the legal impact was made by the Mercer Island Youth and Family Services, the Mercer Island Communities That Care Coalition (CTC), and DBHR. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=051fjuFcnaU • University of Washington's Alcohol & Drug Abuse Institute (ADAI) learnaboutmarijuanawa.org/ Parent/ Family Resources For A Parent's Guide to Preventing Underacge Marijuana Use (PDF) go to learnaboutmarijuanawa.orq/parentpreventionbooklet2014.pdf State Department of Health Webpage DOH information and radio and online ads are available at: http://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Marijuana/RecreationalMarijuana.aspx Chimacum Prevention Coalition (CPC) The Chimacum Prevention Coalition (CPC) is a volunteer prevention advocacy organization that brings parents, schools, agencies, community groups, and community members together to work on preventing youth substance use and abuse in the Chimacum School District area. If you would like to know more about the coalition, please contact Kelly Matlock or Julia Danskin. Kelly Matlock Julia Danskin 360-379-4476 360-385-9420 kmatlock(c�co.jefferson.wa.us jdanskinco.iefferson.wa.us COMMUNITY HEALTH PUBLIC HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 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 i Jefferson County Public Health June/July 2014 NEWS ARTICLES 1. "SmileMobile offers dental services to children in PT June 23-27," Port Townsend Leader, June 18th, 2014. 2. "Some Peninsula beaches closed to recreational shellfish harvest," Peninsula Daily News, June 20th, 2014. 3. "Jefferson County looks for state participation in marijuana regulation forum," Peninsula Daily News, June 20th, 2014. 4. "Marine biotoxins close Mystery Bay to shellfish harvest," Port Townsend Leader, June 20th, 2014. 5. "County aims to clarify pot regulation roles," Port Townsend Leader, June 25th, 2014. 6. "County employees accept bike challenge," Port Townsend Leader, June 25th, 2014. 7. "Sewage spill closes activities in Port Ludlow Bay until July 1," Port Townsend Leader, June 25th, 2014. 8. "Sewage spill closes access to Port Ludlow Bay waters," Peninsula Daily News, June 25th, 2014. 9. "Jefferson employees bike to work," Peninsula Daily News, June 29th, 2014. 10. "Chimacum students recognized in Active Transportation Art Contest," Peninsula Daily News, July 1st, 2014. 11. "Updated —Sewage spill closes activities in Port Ludlow Bay," Port Townsend Leader, July 2"d, 2014. 12. "Art contest winners on a roll," Port Townsend Leader, July 2'd, 2014. 13. "Agreement reached on Port Townsend Paper landfill after 18 months," Peninsula Daily News, July 8th, 2014. 14. "Mill, county, state end landfill dispute," Port Townsend Leader, July 9th, 2014. • • SmileMobile offers dental services to children in PT June 23-27 The Washington Dental went by calling Washington Public.Health- 615 Sheridan Service Foundation's Dental Service Foundation at St -and provide exanunations SmileMobile comes to Port' 888-286-9105. Townsend June 23-27. 1.4 p.m.,Monday,June,23 and Staffed by a clinic manager, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday, June Children from newborns to dentist, dental assistant and 24, with follow-up treatment high school age who have lim- local volunteer dental profes- through Friday,June 27. ited access to dental care can sionals, the SmileMobile is to Medicaid and sliding-scale be scheduled for an appoint- be parked at Jefferson County fees are accepted for services. • • • Some Peninsula beaches closed to recreational shellfish harvest Peninsula Daily News, June 20th, 2014 PORT TOWNSEND — Kilisut Harbor and Mystery Bay beaches have been closed to recreational • shellfish harvesting because of high levels of the marine biotoxins that cause diarrhetic shellfish poisoning. Concentrations above the safe level of 16 micrograms per 100 grams of tissue were found in shellfish samples collected from Mystery Bay, the state Department of Health announced Wednesday. Jefferson County Environmental Health has posted a danger sign at Mystery Bay warning people not to consume shellfish from the area. The closure includes clams, oysters, mussels, scallops and other species of molluscan shellfish. Fort Flagler beaches "I want to make people aware that all of Kilisut Harbor is closed except for Fort Flagler," said Michael Dawson, water quality lead for the county department. Shellfish harvested commercially are tested for toxin prior to distribution and should be safe to eat. Discovery Bay and Port Ludlow including Mats Mats Bay are closed to the recreational harvesting of butter and varnish clams only. In Clallam County, beaches along the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Cape Flattery east to Dungeness Spit, and in Discovery Bay and the northwest area of Sequim Bay, including Middle Ground, are closed only to recreational harvest of butter and varnish clams because of marine biotoxins. • From Dungeness Spit east to the Jefferson County line and in the southern area of Sequim Bay from Paradise Cove to Blyn, the closure is only for varnish clams. Ocean beaches in both counties are closed for the season for recreational harvest of all species of shellfish. DSP symptoms Diarrhetic shellfish poisoning, known as DSP, can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and chills. Symptoms are similar to those of gastrointestinal or stomach flu. Symptoms of DSP could begin within a few hours of ingesting tainted shellfish and last one to three days, the county health department said, adding that anyone with such symptoms should contact a health care provider. Marine biotoxins are not destroyed by cooking or freezing. People can become ill from eating shellfish contaminated with the naturally occurring marine algae containing toxins harmful to humans. DSP is caused by okadaic acid produced by blooms of the marine algae dinophysis. In most cases, the toxic algae blooms cannot be seen; they are detected only through laboratory tests. • Recreational shellfish harvesters can get the latest information about the safety of shellfish on the state website at www.doh.wa.gov or by phoning 800-562-5632 before harvesting shellfish anywhere in the state. Jefferson County looks for state participation in marijuana regulation forum By Charlie Bermant, Peninsula Daily News, June 20th,2014 • - r Charlie Bennanf/Peninsula Daily News Karen Page chats with Jefferson County Commissioner John Austin prior to a meeting about marijuana regulations Wednesday night. PORT TOWNSEND — Jefferson Countyofficials have contacted the state to have a forum to clarify marijuana regulation boundaries between the county and the state, a county commissioner told a group protesting county rules this week. "We hope to have everyone in one place, and people will be able to ask questions about whatever concerns they have," District 3 County Commissioner John Austin told about 55 people at a meeting of the Residents for Responsible Regulation on Wednesday night. "At that time, we can understand who has the responsibility for these requirements, whether it is the • allocation of water resources or who needs to check on the 8-foot fences that surround the grow operations," he added. The meeting would include representatives of the Department of Ecology, the Liquor Control Board, the Department of Health, law enforcement and community development, county officials said. "We want to take a good look at what's in place and examine the interplay between state law and local regulations," County Administrator Philip Morley said Thursday, adding that he has contacted the Governor's Office for Regulatory Innovation. "The purpose will be to coordinate the communication between the different agencies that are involved in 1-502 regulation and enforcement." The state Liquor Control Board has not issued any licenses in Jefferson County to grow or process recreational marijuana, made legal when voters approved Initiative 502 in November 2012. Residents for Responsible Regulation is seeking a moratorium on marijuana growing operations. They want them restricted from residential areas and a more thorough public comment process before the operations are approved. The county is treating marijuana as a standard agricultural product, with strict permitting required for the more elaborate and industrial processing operations. In neighboring Clallam County, planners did not classify marijuana as an agricultural commodity because • it is still illegal under federal law, is highly regulated by the state Liquor Control Board and comes with local concerns over odors, lighting and security. Residents for Responsible Regulation held its first meeting June 11 at the Tri-Area Community Center in Chimacum. • County officials were invited to the group's second meeting Wednesday. Assessor Jeff Chapman told the group he couldn't say whether marijuana growing operations would affect property values "because it depends on the situation. "If a fence is put up near your property line, it will affect your value. If it's way over on the other side and it's lower-key, it won't change anything. "Grow operations could lower values and probably will for some property, but we can't make a judgment that every neighboring property will go down on value." Chimacum farmer Karen Page, an organizer of Residents for Responsible Regulation, said Thursday she is reserving judgment about the potential meeting. "We will wait and see about who will come to this and whether we will be allowed to talk about our concerns," Page said. "We are hoping for a process that will allow us to speak out and not anything like the county commissioners' meetings where we are allowed to speak for three minutes and they don't listen to what we say." Page has criticized Jefferson County, saying regulations are lax at county commissioner meetings. . Page introduced Wednesday a draft of a letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder requesting his intervention. The letter asks for a meeting with the federal Department of Justice official responsible for overseeing marijuana enforcement and an inquiry into Jefferson County's marijuana regulation. "Jefferson County is approving marijuana operations in all residential zones without any public hearings or even the courtesy of notifying the public that these operations are coming into their neighborhoods," the draft letter reads. "[The county] should slow down and listen to the people, our efforts to make this clear. . . have so far been dismissed as the whining cries of NiMBYs (not in my back yard)." Holder has said his office will not interfere with Washington state's and Colorado's retail marijuana legalization process but will monitor their progress. Page said the revised letter will be sent to Holder early next week. Page said no further meetings have been scheduled. The group plans to launch a website at www.icr3.orq. Jefferson County Editor Charlie Bermant can be reached at 360-385-2335 or cbermant(a)peninsuladailynews.com. • • Marine biotoxins close Mystery Bay to shellfish harvest Friday, June 20, 2014 6:45 pm, Port Townsend Leader Kilisut Harbor and Mystery Bay beaches have been closed to shellfish harvesting by the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) after high concentrations of marine biotoxins that cause diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP) were detected in those waters. A danger sign has been posted at Mystery Bay on Marrowstone Island warning people not to consume shellfish from this area. The closure includes clams, oysters, mussels, scallops and other species of molluscan shellfish. Fort Flagler State Park beaches remain open for shellfish harvesting. Marine biotoxins are not destroyed by cooking or freezing. Shellfish harvested commercially are tested for toxin prior to distribution and should be safe to eat. DSP can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and chills. If DSP-tainted shellfish is consumed, symptoms could begin within a few hours and last one to three days. • Anyone experiencing these symptoms should contact a health care provider. DSP is caused by okadaic acid produced by blooms of the marine algae Dinophysis. In most cases, the toxic algae blooms are not visible to the naked eye and must be detected using laboratory testing. Therefore, the DOH advises recreational shellfish harvesters to check the DOH website at tinyurl.com/7u33gob or call the DOH Biotoxin Hotline at 800-562-5632 before harvesting shellfish anywhere in Washington state. County aims to clarify pot regulation roles Nicholas Johnson, Port Townsend Leader, June 25, 2014 • , ,,.„340.,,,,„,,,,„,,,,f;„,. .,,,,,,, 1 -� gym°°,�. .„ ,, f. N x, t rxu �ivv 5 F ,iiW? \. , Marijuana regulation-Jefferson County Commissioner John Austin, D-Port Ludlow, speaks June 18 to about 50 people at the Tri-Area Community Center during a meeting organized by a group dubbed Residents for Responsible Regulation.Audience discussion focused on a variety of concerns, including why Jefferson County commissioners decided to treat marijuana growers and producers like any other agricultural producer. Photo by Nicholas Johnson Karen Page remains skeptical after Jefferson County Commissioner John Austin announced during a community meeting June 18 plans for a forum to clarify the roles of state and local agencies in regulating legal marijuana businesses. . Page, a county resident seeking a local moratorium on marijuana growing, said she wants an open dialogue with county officials about where marijuana businesses can locate, particularly growing operations in residential areas. "We feel like we need to have a time when the whole county can sit down and have a conversation," said Page, who organized the June 18 meeting at the Tri-Area Community Center, as well as a previous meeting a week earlier. "We can have a hearing about this, we can have a chance to participate in where these facilities are located." County Administrator Philip Morley said the public is invited to a forum intended to feature representatives of the state Liquor Control Board, the state Department of Ecology, the state Department of Health, the county sheriffs office, the county Department of Community Development and other county officials to clarify each agency's role and answer questions. Alan Bogner of the Governor's Office of Regulatory Innovation and Assistance, who is organizing the meeting, said it may be the only meeting of its kind to take place in any county in the state. An exact date and location have yet to be set, though Bogner said he expects the meeting to happen in July in Jefferson County. "I think it's important to have a meeting where good, factual information is presented about what regulations are in place and how they're being enforced," said Morley. "I think for many folks there is an information vacuum and I think wel owe it to our citizens to get that information out. Perhaps a meeting after that with more dialogue would be better." As of Tuesday, the state Liquor Control Board has issued 62 licenses to grow marijuana and 50 licenses to produce it, none of them in Jefferson County. Licenses for retail stores are expected to be issued on • July 8. Initiative 502, approved statewide in November 2012, garnered 65 percent of the vote in Jefferson County, second only in approval rating to San Juan County. PETITIONING THE FEDS Since moderator David Cunningham, a KPTZ radio host, read aloud a draft of Page's letter to U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder in front of about 50 people at the Tri-Area Community Center June 18, Page and fellow members of a group dubbed Residents for Responsible Regulation have cleaned up • factual errors and much of the letter's tone. Page said she expects to send the letter to Holder, as well as the Department of Justice's Seattle office and local state representatives, in the next few days. In the letter, Page asks for an inquiry into the county's implementation of 1-502, especially the siting of marijuana businesses in residential areas, saying Morley's "path is fraught with legal and humanitarian issues." "We strongly believe Jefferson County officials have not adequately considered the impacts of growing and processing marijuana in areas zoned rural residential and have put the health and safety of the community at risk," the letter reads. "This includes the growing of marijuana next door to families with children of all ages. This subverts the law's intention to keep this activity at a safe distance from our young people." Page said at least 20 people have agreed to sign their names to the letter. Holder has said his federal office would not stop Washington's implementation of 1-502. His office has releasedui state's delines, though, and is monitoring the state s progress. COMMISSIONER INPUT Following about an hour of discussion June 18, Commissioner Austin took the floor. Austin did not give specific answers to many of the audience's concerns, though he said the county, like most public agencies and local governments, is strapped for dependable funding and, as a result, often lacks the necessary resources to proactively police, enforce or address citizens' various concerns. "If any of you ever get a statement from a county employee that we can't do anything about it, I want you to call me," said Austin, who is retiring as District 3 commissioner at year's end. "I wish to God that we • had more resources available." Residents for Responsible Regulation, which has launched a website at jcr3.org, is concerned about water and energy use, security, traffic, noise, light pollution, the potential for fire, overuse of fertilizers and improper disposal of solid waste and wastewater, as well as the potential impact on property values and insurance rates for adjacent properties. Commissioner Austin called the county's implementation of 1-502 an "unfunded mandate." "The county is not getting money from the state for this," Austin said. "The money that is going to be raised through marijuana production is going to the state, nothing to the county. People didn't come to the county government and say, 'Hey, how would you guys like to have to deal with this marijuana stuff.' It was presented to us by 66 percent or so of our constituents." Page, who organized the June 18 meeting, thanked Austin for attending and addressing concerns, though she expressed frustration that he wasn't willing to engage in a dialogue. "What we are really looking for is a way to have a dialogue with county officials," she said after the meeting. "That is very difficult the way it happens now." SMITH IS 'NOT RAMBO' County residents, such as Page, contend marijuana should not be treated as an agricultural commodity, which allows growers to locate almost anywhere. Page said the county's Department of Community Development (DCD) should hold public hearings when someone wants to set up a marijuana processing or growing operation in a residential area. Further, some residents feel the county is ignoring what they see as blatant violations of county code and building rules as prospective growers could clear trees, erect structures and fences, and run power at their rural properties without proper permits. "Code violation is rampant in the county," DCD Director Carl Smith told the Leader. "We can't be everywhere all the time. That's why code enforcement is complaint-driven." Smith said marijuana growers and processors are not getting special treatment. He said people violate building and land use codes all the time. In fact, he said, enforcing violations has become more difficult under 1-502 as the total volume of complaints that must be investigated increases. "I have to focus on those complaints that seem most crucial," said Smith, who also said it can take three to six months to gain compliance. "I can do a stop-work order, but what if they don't? I still have to go to court or seek voluntary compliance. I'm not Rambo. I can't go out and forcibly stop them. I have to go through a process." Smith reiterated Austin's sentiments about the county's lack of resources and staff time to enforce codes. Considering that reality, he said it's important to improve communication between agencies. That's why he plans to inform the Liquor Control Board when a marijuana applicant is found to be violating county code. He also plans to inform the board of those applicants locating within the WRIA17 watershed. He said if they find someone is using too much water, he will inform the state Department of Ecology. "That's the kind of multiagency communication that isn't happening now and I think it should be," said Smith, adding that the LCB is not seeking comment from Ecology of the Department of Health in its review of applications. PROPERTY VALUES Though no one representing the real estate or title insurance industries attended the June 18 community meeting, Page said she had spoken with several agents who all expressed some ambiguity about how marijuana businesses might impact the values of adjacent properties. She said if an adjacent property owner knows of the marijuana grow next door, they are obliged to report it upon selling their property, which might impact its resale value. She said agents and insurers are still working out how to handle properties located near marijuana businesses. fpAssessor Jeff Chapman said most discussion so far has focused on how to value properties where marijuana businesses are located, not their adjacent properties. "As far as neighbors, there is no change in how we are supposed to assess property that isn't growing marijuana," said Chapman. "So, we would still assess it at fair market value. Can I tell you if the adjacent property is going down or going up? No, I can't because it depends on the situation." He said adjacent properties could see their valuation fall, but it would not be appropriate to make a blanket statement that any property next to a marijuana business would be devalued. THE COUNTY NEXT DOOR Some 32 of the state's 39 counties have enacted moratoria, bans or special zoning laws in implementing 1-502, said Page, making Jefferson County one of seven counties to fold marijuana businesses into its existing regulatory system. Page said she has recently learned groups in other counties, such as Thurston and Mason, are also petitioning their local governments with the concerns of property owners. Margie Boyd, who lives off Egg and I Road near Page, said she wants Jefferson County to take note of Clallam County's approach. "I want what Clallam County's having, but with modification," Boyd said. "I don't want to just adopt it because that would be hypocritical. I want there to be a process." Clallam does not consider marijuana an agricultural product because it remains illegal under federal law and citizens have expressed similar concerns to those of some Jefferson County residents. That county requires producer and processor applicants go through its conditional use process with a hearing examiner if they want to locate in residential areas, allowing local residents a chance to air concerns. • Jefferson County does not require a conditional use permit for producers in residential areas, though it does require a discretionary cottage industry permit for those processors. That process does not require a public hearing, though it does require neighbors be notified and allowed to comment or appeal a decision to the hearing examiner. Page said she wants a public hearing on any marijuana business looking to setup in a residential area, allowing neighbors to express concerns and inform conditions under which those businesses must operate. • County Administrator Morley said he has not yet seen evidence of negative impact to neighbors that would require further regulation. "I think the county continues to be sympathetic to the concerns Ms. Page and others are raising, but I think many of the concerns are speculative in nature and we don't have the evidence to show specific problems," he said. "We shouldn't regulate without a reason, otherwise that becomes essentially discrimination." • • '14,4i4" •-- .--.. ..",..!,,rit s r'41,141411r, i,lralrfr`..7triptiVr,•,-74';:."ri.....,•-re ,,,,,'-•417' •4t.,-A lc,1,, ;.;•,':,:k 1 114;1,k..'4)k - ;:•:,..;4•:4,‘,..1%.3'.-iiiVz°.,V.,...ftg;;NItr...le•Ita4)474.54:'; ';',V4.1":4' , 4.,_,,fVT., e,, 4, '.. 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A The nationwide total for the May is a friendly competition to see who total of 273 round trips were corn- Bike Challenge was 1,766,515 miles can get more people biking to work pleted, equaling 1,477 miles corn-- commuted by bicycle. during the month of May. muted by bicycle-an estimated For more information about the Twenty-three Jefferson County reduction of of 1,447 pounds of -. challenge, contact commute employees bicycled to work in May carbon dioxide and an increase of challenge.cascade.org or Jefferson as part of the Bike Commute 73,840 calories burned (545 Hostess County Public Health at 385-9400. Challenge, led by Jerry Mingo of Twink .le equivalents). • . /2i • Sewage spill closes activities in Port Ludlow Bay until July 1 Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 3:09 pm, Port Townsend Leader Jefferson County Public Health has issued a "no contact" health advisory for Port Ludlow Bay after Olympic Water and Sewer officials reported a sewage spill at the Port Ludlow Wastewater Treatment Plant on Tuesday, June 24, due to a mechanical failure. Lab results indicated high levels of bacteria at the outfall. Repairs were made and the problem corrected Tuesday morning; however, the health advisory remains in effect until Tuesday, July 1 and warning signs have been posted, according to a press release sent June 25. The public is advised to avoid any contact with the water in Port Ludlow Bay, including swimming, kayaking, fishing and harvesting of shellfish and seaweed. Shellfishing is always closed at Port Ludlow due to the vicinity of the sewage treatment plant outfall and marina. For more information on this advisory, contact Jefferson County Public Health's Water Quality Program at 385-9444 or visit jeffersoncountypublichealth.org. • • Sewage spill closes access to Port Ludlow Bay waters By Charlie Bermant, Peninsula Daily News, June 25`h, 2014 PORT LUDLOW— Stay out of the water at Port Ludlow Bay. That's the advice from the Jefferson County Public Health Department, which issued a no- contact order Wednesday after a sewage spill earlier in the week. The order is in effect until this Tuesday. Until then, no one should swim, kayak, fish or harvest seaweed there, the county health department said. The area is always closed to shellfish harvesting because of the proximity of a sewage treatment plant outfall and marina. A mechanical failure on an access timer caused the spill, which resulted in partially treated effluent being pumped into the bay from about 4 p.m. Monday to 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, said Olympic Water and Sewer, a division of Port Ludlow Associates that handles the water and sewer for the Port Ludlow resort area. • Mark Toy of the state Department of Health said he had no report of the total quantity of the spill but said the facility reports an output of 190,000 gallons a day. "We're not sure about the amount, but we estimate it would be about half of that," Toy said. Sandy Howard, state Department of Ecology spokeswoman, said the agency had made no determination about penalties as of Wednesday. "We are looking at what happened," she said. "They could face a penalty, but it has to meet a pretty strong test: that something took place that could have been prevented." 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Lab results indicated high levels of bacteria at the treatment plant's outfall, which is north of the Port Ludlow Marina. The spill of partially-treated effluent started about 4 p.m., June 23, and was discovered at 7:30 a.m., June 24. No estimate of the amount spilled was available as of June 25, according to Michael Dawson of Jefferson County Environmental Health. The state Department of Ecology is responsible for monitoring the sewage plant operations, not the county. Repairs were made and the problem corrected on Tuesday morning, June 25, and a seven-day health advisory took effect that day recommending that people 411, not kayak, paddleboard, swim or otherwise come in contact with the water. Shellfishing is always closed at Port Ludlow due to the vicinity of the sewage treatment plant outfall and marina. The most recent spill at privately owned Olympic Water and Sewer's treatment plant was an estimated 5,000 gallons on July 20, 2010. 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"We were able to sit down with all three parties and resolve all the issues," said Kevin Scott, the paper company's director of sustainability. "There wasn't one single issue, but there were lots of details that needed to be worked out." At issue was the nature of the permit since Port Townsend Paper had previously received a permit that qualified their landfill as "inert," while Jefferson County and the state Department of Ecology argued for a more stringent limited-use permit. Port Townsend Paper—the county's largest private employer with nearly 300 workers — requested the permit which had been in effect since 1989 through its permit extension application in September 2012. The county health department subsequently ruled in favor of the more stringent limited-use permit. After an appeal and a review, the matter was due to be heard by the Pollution Control Hearing Board this summer. After the mediation, Jefferson County Public Health has issued a permit to operate a limited purpose landfill to Port Townsend Paper. Under the soon-to-be-signed settlement agreement, Ecology will not appeal the permit issuance and Port wnsend Paper will withdraw its appeal of the County's previous permit denial before the Pollution Control Barings Board. As a result of mediation, Jefferson County Public Health, the state Department of Ecology and Port Townsend Paper have agreed to install two new groundwater monitoring wells, submit an updated closure plan and closure /post closure cost estimates and provide financial assurance for closure and post-closure maintenance and monitoring of the landfill, according to a press release from Jefferson County Public Health. "The Limited Purpose Landfill provides the necessary environmental monitoring to protect human health and the environment," the release states. "The addition of two new monitoring wells between the landfill and Port Townsend Bay and the groundwater monitoring will provide the assurance that the landfill is not impacting groundwater." A key outcome of the process and the agreement is that Port Townsend Paper Company will provide financial assurance to cover the cost of closing the landfill and monitoring it after the landfill closes. The amount of financial assurance will be dependent on the estimated costs of closure and post-closure activities, and requires that the costs be updated and reviewed annually. There will be a public workshop at 6 p.m July 28 at 6 p.m. at the Cotton Building, 607 Water St., to discuss the new requirements and answer questions. •fferson County Editor Charlie Bermant can be reached at 360-385-2335 or cbermant a(7peninsuladailynews.com. Mill, county, state end landfill dispute Ili By Allison Arthur of the Port Townsend Leader, July 9, 2014 3.2 .. ;�m ' -mow ~t` " ? . +{ =yg td9 : N3� � � ig .�:kw:y -�.m, -°c • Paper mill landfill The Port Townsend Paper Corp. has agreed to obtain a new operating permit for the landfill(foreground)it operates.A public workshop to discuss the new requirements has been set for 6 p.m. Monday,July 28 at the Cotton Building in PortTownsend. 2013 photo by Patrick J.Sullivan The Port Townsend Paper Corp. has filed for a Limited Purpose Landfill permit and Jefferson County has • approved it, ending more than two years of arguing over how to classify a private 25-acre landfill. The mill and the Jefferson County Public Health Department announced Monday, July 7, that a settlement has been reached and the mill filed for an LPL permit, a higher, more stringent permit classification than it has had since 2003. The LPL permit requires the mill to resume water-quality monitoring and provide financial assurance that it has the means to close the landfill once the landfill is full. The mill's landfill was the only one of its kind in the state that had no financial agreement to provide assurances the owners had the means to cap the landfill if the mill closed. (See sidebar story.) A public workshop to discuss the new requirements and answer questions has been set for 6 p.m. Monday, July 28 at the Cotton Building in Port Townsend. Mill and county representatives are expected to be on hand. "This is what we've been requiring from the beginning," said county health officer Dr. Tom Locke on Monday. "The fundamental issue is that this landfill was misclassified. It was done in 2003 and we believe that was a mistake." INERT PREFERRED PT Paper Corp. President Roger Hagan said Monday he would have preferred to keep the landfill designated as inert, a designation that did not come with groundwater-monitoring or financial assurance requirements. "We still have the basically fundamental issue of classifying it because nothing has changed," Hagan acknowledged Monday. In the mill's opinion, the waste stream is still "inert," a classification that comes with no monitoring requirements. That said, Hagan also said, "We've determined that it's (the LPL permit) not financially prohibitive." He could not say specifically how much the LPL permit would cost the mill. "As in most things, the devil is in the details," Hagan said. "When we were able to sit down with the mediator and talk through the details and what the county and the Department of Ecology would accept, we were able to work out an agreement." The mill, the county and the state Department of Ecology have been meeting since December of 2013 to mediate over the permit in lieu of going through a full-blown legal hearing in front of the state Pollution Control Hearings Board. A hearing had been set in the fall because the mill appealed a decision by Locke, who insisted the mill . obtain an LPL. The state was agreeing with Locke. Hagan said there still are some things yet to be finalized, including how the mill will provide financial assurance. Locke said Monday that some engineering is involved in designing what the closure plan would look like. "That will give them a dollar amount and then there would be several ways they can prove they have the means to close it," Locke said. PUBLIC REACTION Port Townsend resident David McWethy has been waiting for an announcement of the mediation. McWethy was one of a handful of residents who brought the landfill classification to the public forefront two years ago. "This protects county taxpayers from closure costs in event of bankruptcy," McWethy said in an email Monday. "Very importantly, financial assurance for closure will be provided by Port Townsend Paper in accordance with WAC 173-350-600." • "This change of landfill permit was inevitable," McWethy said. "What matters are the details." McWethy said he was pleased to see that the allowed waste stream has not changed and so, for example, settling pond sludge will not be allowed to be disposed of in the landfill. McWethy lauded the efforts of Locke and of Jared Kieffer, environmental health and water quality director, in getting the permit issued "without significant concessions," and of the mill in mediating in good faith. HISTORY Both the county and the state DOE told the mill in 2013 and 2012 to file for an LPL. When health officer Locke insisted on the permit, the mill filed an appeal with the state Pollution Control Hearings Board, arguing the type of material being disposed of at the landfill hadn't changed and an inert permit was sufficient. The mill has steadfastly maintained that mantra. And in the mill's application to the county June 23, 2014, Kevin Scott, director of sustainability at the mill, also sent the county a copy of Laudau Associates' 2003 Inert Waste Evaluation, "since it contains much of the background information discussed in the application and needed for the permit." Locke said Monday that while there is an agreement, not everything has been signed yet so he was somewhat hesitant to talk about details of the mediation. The mill needs to formally withdraw its appeal to the hearings board, Locke noted. • 111 CH I MACU M PREVENTION COALITION Jefferson County, WA Strategic Plan March 2014 • 441 s baa -� = ,..,' i, i - ,..... ' 0 �� Vision Statement "Healthy Kids, Healthy Families" • - 1 -- � t CHIMACUM PREVENTION COALITION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • OVERVIEW OF PLAN CHIMACUM PREVENTION COALITION The Chimacum Prevention Coalition (CPC) is a volunteer prevention advocacy organization that brings parents, schools, agencies, community groups, and community members together to work on preventing youth substance use and abuse in the geographic area specific to the Chimacum School District. CPC works in collaboration with the Chimacum School District, Olympic Educational Service District 114 and Jefferson County Public Health. Founded in the fall of 2013, CPC is governed by citizen volunteers and representatives from local agencies. MISSION Uniting kids, families and agencies in support of healthy youth in Chimacum. GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND DEMOGRAPHICS FOR CHIMACUM SCHOOL DISTRICT Chimacum is an unincorporated community in East Jefferson County on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. Chimacum School District is a small, rural district with significant transportation barriers and limited access to community resources. It serves the unincorporated communities of East Jefferson County to the south of Port Townsend and north of Quilcene, including Chimacum, Port Hadlock, Irondale, Marrowstone Island, Oak Bay, Paradise Bay, Port Ludlow, and Shine. The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) provides demographic data for students in the Chimacum School District. For the 2012-2013 school year there were 1,069 students enrolled in Chimacum • School District. The racial makeup was 81.9%white; 7.5% Hispanic; 2.2%Asian/Pacific Islander; 1.8% Asian;1.4%; American Indian/Alaskan Native;0.8% Black; and 6.3%two or more races. In May2013 50.8%of the students received free or reduced meals; 14.6% received special education services;3.1% had 504PIans *; 0.1%received transitional bilingual services; with no migrant students or students in foster care. In 2013- 2014 there are 114 students in home school and private school (10%of all students). *Section 504 is a part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that prohibits discrimination based upon disability.Section 504 is an anti-discrimination, civil rights statute that requires the needs of students with disabilities to be met as adequately as the needs of the non-disabled are met. CPC PRIORITIES IN THIS STRATEGIC PLAN From the first Coalition meeting CPC simultaneously developed the Coalition structure and the coordinated strategic plan that follows in the next pages. The Plan is based on extensive research conducted by CPC members to determine the needs of youth and families in the community. Research led CPC to prioritize the following Risk and Protective Factors: RISK FACTORS DOMAIN 1. Community Connectedness Community 2. Alcohol Availability Community 3. Favorable Attitudes/Low Perception of Harm Peer/Individual 4. Early Initiation of Drug Use Peer/Individual 5. Family Management Problems Family • STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES In order to reach the Coalition's goals/objectives and expected outcomes, the next few years will be dedicated to the following: • Reduce risk factors and enhance protective factors through evidence-based prevention policies, programming and services. • CPC activities are designed to be free, accessible and widely promoted in the community. • There is a continual need for education and training around substance abuse prevention, intervention, treatment and aftercare and the impact Alcohol and drug use has on youth, families and the community. Education needs to be directed at policy makers, parents, students and community members. • All parenting programs to be implemented are universal. • All youth prevention programs to be implemented are universal, with the primary venue for the implementation being the public schools, alternative schools, private schools, the Teen Center and the Boiler Room (both the Teen Center and The Boiler Room are drug-free alternative non-profit program for youth and both serve Chimacum youth). • Facilitation of programs selected will need to be through a broad range of venues, including churches, schools, pre-school agencies, etc. • Funding and sustainability are always going to be concerns. This will be a major focus requiring additional support to seek funding from multiple avenues and sources (public and private). • Collaboration and cooperation are REQUIRED. CPC has brought community groups and members to the table and all have a strong commitment to the health and well-being of children and families. There is a common understanding that ALL need to work together to provide adequate supports in the Chimacum community. Previous significant partnerships are being made stronger (e.g. Chimacum School District, Jefferson County Public Health, OESD 114, the Teen Center, 4-H,YMCA, etc.) and new partnerships are being created (e.g. CPC membership). IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION Working with community partners, such as the WSU 4-H program,Jefferson County Public Health, Chimacum School District, OESD114, community churches, etc., CPC will be implementing a direct service evidence-based parenting program, a public awareness campaign and an environmental strategy. Evaluations of these will be pre/post tests, an annual Community Survey, and future Chimacum Healthy Youth Surveys. Based on the evaluations, CPC will be continually refining and modifying its prevention strategic plan to increase the Coalitions' ability to effectively reach the expected outcomes of reducing underage drinking and other drug use. It is also the goal of CPC that these prevention strategies and activities will have a measurable, positive impact on other problems behaviors related to youth alcohol and drug use. ELEMENTS IN THE CHIMACUM PREVENTION COALITION STRATEGIC PLAN The Strategic Plan developed by CPC describes: • The mission, vision and key values of CPC. • Protocols for decision making. • Coalition structure and organization. • Rules for membership and participation. • Efforts aimed at community engagement and education. • Key findings from the needs and resources assessments • An implementation plan that outlines how CPC will address key findings • An evaluation plan to help determine effectiveness of CPC's Strategic Plan activities. • - 3 -- LOGIC MODEL The logic model is a useful visual aid that provides an overview of the Chimacum Prevention Coalition's III Strategic Plan. The Long-Term Outcome Consequences(red columns) and Behavioral Health Problems (purple column) show the consequences and health outcomes that CPC seeks to address.The next two columns titled Intervening Variables and Local Condition &Contributing Factors incorporate key finds from the data and resource assessment completed by CPC. Intervening variables and local conditions consist of factors unique to the Chimacum community that impact the long-term consequences and behavioral health outcomes listed in the first two columns. Items in the Strategies& Local Implementation column represent the local strategies CPC plans to implement to address the local conditions. The last column, Evaluation, depicts how CPC will assess if its strategies are effective. 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Any Underage _- Annual Coalition Survey using alcohol and Environmental Sustainability Drinking marijuana at their home g School 8th grade 30 day use - Alcohol Availability: ..... .-- Strategies Documentation s«tal Access wi/parental permission. Adult&Youth Social performance ,=- -Jeff Co 65.23%passage Norms Campaign ...... Environmental -" Underage of Initiative 502. ---- — ------- - Strategies: Youth Delinquency Problem and Heavy Public Awareness Process measures Drinking 3-5 community community Survey F1YS 8v rade HS Counselor and PI state Mental Health B Favorable presentations on issues . thatyouthreport"Families ! relatedto Attitudes/Perception youth ATOD "Al peers are all using." Public Awareness: Current Marijuana of Harm "Alcohol and arse are use. Use 85 - Process measures everywhere.""Ta not use - community survey 8th grade 30 day use is to be left out." School-based P/I Services: Lack of consistent and Student Assistance .L... 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' Jefferson County {' CHIMACUM, WASHINGTON Chimacum Prevention Coalition i " s;, Sponsored by Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative viticChimacum, Washington has been selected to receive support to focus e io on keeping youth, young adults and others free of alcohol and other Whitney Meissner drug misuse, while creating a healthier community. The program is Chimacum High School called the Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI). It is Principal a collaboration between the Chimacum Prevention Coalition (CPC), (360)732-4219 Olympic Educational Service District 114, Chimacum School District, whitney_meissner@csd49.org and Jefferson County Public Health. It is funded by the state Depart- ment of Social and Health Services' Division of Behavioral Health and Chimacum Prevention Recovery (DBHR). The Chimacum Prevention Coalition has been de- Co-Coalition Chair veloped to assess the unique community strengths and needs, canvas existing resources and then develop a strategic prevention plan. If you are interested in participating in this work, please contact Kelly • Matlock or Julia Danskin, the CWPI Coordinators at: kmatlock@co.jefferson.wa.us jdanskin@co.jefferson.wa.us 4 Mission Statement: Uniting kids, families and agencies t - in support of healthy youth in Chimacum. Johnny Colden Development of a Juvenile Probation Officer Chimacum is a rural, unincorpo- Chimacum Prevention Coalition Diversion Coordinator rated community in eastern 360-385-9190 Jefferson County on the Olympic To effectively represent the jcolden@co.jefferson.wa.us Peninsula. It was named after the Chimacum community, the Chimacum group of Native Ameri- Chimacum Prevention Coalition is Chimacum Prevention cans who lived there until the late looking for community members from Secretary 19th century. It is an agricultural the following sectors: area with many small farms and a -youth under the age of 18 farmers' market. -parents -law enforcement The Chimacum School District -religious/fraternal organizations ( ` serves the unincorporated -civic/volunteer groups communities of East Jefferson -healthcare professionals County to the south of Port -state/local/tribal government C Townsend and north of Quilcene, -substance abuse organizations including Chimacum, Port Sue Hay Hadlock, Irondale, Marrowstone -businesses WSU Jefferson County Extension -media Island, Oak Bay, Paradise Bay, 4-H,Youth and Families Coordinator Port Ludlow, and Shine. -schools, and 360-379-5610 -youth-serving organizations. sue.hay@wsu.edu Version 2-17-14 Olympic Education Chimacum, Jefferson County, WA Service District 114 5 e Prevention / Intervention c„ociaiict .,t3-$.-po : -: Ask '-,:, k_ :.: 0 . ....miriivwio _ Ciela Meyers Chimacum High School 4114 10A 360-732-4090 cmeyer@oesd.wednet.edu aii CPWI Community Coordinator Brief Community Profile General Statistics I Chimacum School District 'a' Highlights of Local Problems OSPI Data from Fall 2011 4i,.. ,, Chimacum High School is a small Zoning: Rural rural school with limited school and Population: 1,132 ., • 1\-coolL community resources in Jefferson Free/Reduced meals 50.1% County. Some of the categories where Ethnic Diversity: Kelly Matlock Jefferson County youth reported higher White 81.6% Jefferson County use rates than the State in the 2012 Hispanic 7.3% Public Health Healthy Youth Survey are: 2 or more races 6.8% 360-379-4476 Asian/Pacific Island 1.9% 8th grade Jeff. Co. WA Asian 1.6% kmatlock@co.jefferson.wa.us 30 day marijuana use 12.2% 9.4% American Indian Binge drank in past 2 wks 10% 7.1% &Alaska Native 1.4% CPWI Community Bullied in the last 30 days 42% 30.7% African American .9% Coordinator 10th grade 30 marijuana use 30.4% 19.3% What is the TRUE COST of iF. . ilik Binge drank in past 2 wks 20% 14.3% SUBSTANCE ABUSE? In 2010 the Jefferson Co. Substance Bullied in the last 30 days 33.6% 25.1% Abuse Advisory Board did a f Believe there is no harm comprehensive review and report of • from marijuana use 29.8% 18.3% public funding spent on the direct and indirect costs associated with Julia Danskin substance abuse in Jefferson Co.for Jefferson County 0 Current Prevention Programs study7 report com lted b amodeled on a Columbis Public Health Evidence-Based Programs: University's Center of Alcohol and Sub- 360-385-9420 stance Abuse(CASA).The cost was jdaskin@co.jefferson.wa.us Chimacum Elementary School estimated at over$17 million. Protecting You/ Protecting Me This means that in Jefferson Co.the Chimacum Middle School cost of substance abuse to every man, io Mt �vrsn,.,ron State Project Alert woman and child was approximately Department oiSocial Chimacum Hi h School $600(in 2007). &Health Services g more To learn go to: Project Success I DBMR Division of Behavioral www.leffcocommunitVnetwork.orci/truecost Health and Recovery Version 2-17-14